Who is DeckStainHelp.com
DeckStainHelp.com Site Interaction Stats as of Spring 2024
- Over 78,000 Deck Help Restoration Comments
- Over 500+ Deck Staining Help Articles and Contractor Reviews
- 6800 Deck Restoration Forum Help Posts
- Over 15,000 Consumer Star Ratings on Deck Products and Reviews
Who is Deck Stain Help, and why do you offer help, reviews, and tips for restoring exterior wood?
I have been getting this question for some time now, and I would like to explain myself for a better understanding of what I do, who I am, and why I do it.
Who answers the questions and writes the reviews?
All reviews and comment answers are from my experiences as a wood restoration contractor.
Note: If you are a Wood and/or Deck Restoration Contractor interested in contributing to the site, please email me at contributors@deckstainhelp.com. Any other inquiries to this email address will not be answered.
Through the years, numerous restoration contractors have contributed to this site directly or indirectly by writing articles, offering product reviews, and offering advice in the comment sections.
The Top 2 Deck Restoration Contributors
Scott Paul – Owned OPW LLC Deck Restoration for 30+ years and The Sealer Store eCommerce sites.
As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending Michigan State University. In 1993, he started his first company, Oakland Pressure Wash, which specializes in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter, concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott has restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites. In the spring of 1996, Scott opened his first Brick and Mortar storefront in Rochester Hills, MI. Scott relied on his vast experience and stocked the store with the best wood restoration products available. In 2002, Scott opened his first eCommerce site…
Barry Maddox – Owner of Midwest Pro Wash
As an article contributor to the site, Barry has been around construction all his life and has experience in many different trades and skills. He’s done everything from roofing and siding to gutter installation and painting and everything in between. In 2003, he started his own exterior cleaning business in Indiana called Midwest Pro Wash, and now he has over a decade of experience in pressure washing and deck staining.
More Info About DeckStainHelp.com
Why offer Wood Deck Product Reviews?
To help consumers research alternatives to average big box store brands and give our experience and opinions on the top products (poor products as well) while helping consumers with restoration questions for their particular project.
Where to find products?
We do not sell products directly from this site. For each product reviewed, you will find links to the manufacturers and related sites. Keep in mind that most products we review are available in select stores throughout the USA. It is best to contact the manufacturers directly for help with this.
Are you paid by the manufacturers?
No, no manufacturer has paid us to promote a product.
Are you affiliated with anyone?
The concept of this site was developed years ago by Scott Paul, an independent wood restoration site and experienced wood restoration contractor. Scott Paul uses and reviews brands and writes articles based on his past experiences. We reserve the right to protect ourselves by editing any potentially damaging comments. See DeckStainHelp.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Are your reviews biased?
Yes and no. As contractors in the business and many 1000 decks restored, we have strong opinions on what works and does not work, so it is hard not to be biased sometimes. Fortunately, we realize that not all products work the same based on your particular environment and location, so we try to vary our comment suggestions. You will see that many of our opinions and reviews are shared by contractors on other wood restoration forums and by individual homeowners on this site. See For an Example: Behr Deck Stain Review
Can we contact you directly?
Please place all product questions and comments on the site. Every review and help article we write has a Q&A section at the bottom where you can interact to ask questions and add pictures.
No Internet Trolling Allowed
A troll, or troller in internet slang, is someone who starts arguments or upsets people by posting rude or extraneous messages in an online community. Their goal is to cause people to get emotional and harass them online.
We strongly forbid this, remove any comments, and ban users if needed.
Summary of DeckStainHelp.com
I understand that not everyone will agree with our site and reviews, and I respect that. I allow consumers to post their own comments on each product review. I also allow good and bad comments on product reviews from consumers who have used the products. However, I will censor comments that contain vulgar language, links to sites, or come directly from a manufacturer.
Our advice and reviews are not 100% accurate for all scenarios. However, I strive to help people and feel we offer substantial free help and advice. If you do not agree with our advice or site, please visit another help site.
Thanks,
DeckStainHelp.com
Scott Paul
contributors@deckstainhelp.com for info on becoming a contributor on DeckStainHelp.com
Need Help Finding Top-Rated Products? Contact:
The Sealer Store
2388 Franklin Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
www.opwdecks.com
