Welcome 

 Thank you for taking an interest in my wood finishing business and expanding your knowledge on woodcare.  My name is Michael Shaft, and I own and operate Boardwalk Wood Care from Bailey, Colorado.  I specialize in exterior wood finishing for wood siding, logs, and decking.  I have been doing so since 1998.  All the picture on this site are actual projects that I have done, and on occasion with the help of my two good friends, (names witheld - competitors) and fellow wood guild members.               

  I service the front range Foot hills and South Park areas from March thru November, off season I service on weather and  economy.   I like to treat each project as if it were  my own, where as I would need to maintain my intially installed finish, and not be dissapointed  by that work in the future.  My forte is in aplication  of a natural, durable and long lasting exterior finish.   I also understand there are wood structures that woulld not benefit from full restorations due their prior history.  In those cases, I can offer lesser involved restoration, and maintenance solutions depending on individual situations.  

 The key is to get your wood rehydrated and protected against the harsh environment it lives in.  Living at 7000' elevation, (I live @ 9000') the sun can grey new wood in as little as 3 months,    UV at high altitudes causes damage to exposed wood more than any other factor.   Taking care of your natural  looking wood may  be more frequent than painting but much more rewarding, in aesthetic's, protection, and re-sale.    

 I am a certified applicator of Wood Iron wood finishes.  Cetification involves  classroom courses,  outdoor courses with actual hands on training, and apprenticeship training with seasoned wood finishing experts.  Information on Wood Iron Finish on product  page.  I also work with other stains, and finishes at customers request.    I do prefer to work with oils.

All work is performed by myself with additional Wood Iron applicators used for larger jobs.  I guarantee all work, am a Gold Star member of the BBB, carry liability insurance, have many references, and a potfollio of before and after pictures for viewing. 

My goal is to  have clients that love my work, and work ethic, want me to maintain their wood in the future, and feel comfortable refering me to their family, and friends.   

Sincerely Michael Shaft