The use of timber in residential and commercial building projects is a common way to provide great looking outdoor areas. These can be in the form of decking, bench seating, BBQ areas, feature walls and posts, just to name a few.

However, one of the common issues we see with such timber applications are tannin stains on cement and pavers from the timber leaching tannins.

Leaching occurs when timber releases its natural oils and resins and happens when new timber is exposed to moisture triggering the leaching process. Depending on location and exposure to the environment, this can often continue for up to two years.

Tannin stains will result in a dark or rusty looking bleed mark on nearby surfaces and can soak deep into porous substrates like concrete.

These stains are usually very difficult to remove without the use of a specialist cleaning solution and treatment process.

This is a common problem that we regularly see as property owners are unable to successfully clean up such stains themselves.

Through the use of our unique treatment process, our Technicians can provide great tannin stain removal results on a wide range of hard surfaces and substrates.

Depending on the severity and age of the stains, it may be necessary to perform multiple treatments in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

As our cleaning solutions won’t impact on the substrate, treatments can be performed as many times as required to get the area clean.

If you’re frustrated with stains on your outdoor areas, give our team a call and we can provide you with a quote to get them looking great again.