How to care for your Wooden Decking
Whether your timber decking is brand new or a few years old, it will require some care to keep it looking its best for many years to come. Wooden decking may not require a lot of upkeep, but some maintenance does pay off in the long term. Regardless of whether the decking has been pressure treated or not, it should be treated with a deep penetrating treatment developed particularly for fresh wood as soon as feasible following installation. This treatment will assist in removing any existing moisture and preventing water from entering the wood. As moist wood can expand and crack, avoiding damp entering the wood is critical for the durability of your decking. There are additional solutions for treating decking that contain a fungicide to prevent algae growth, resulting in a slick and possibly dangerous decking surface. Plant holders and furniture should be moved often on the decking to avoid discoloration and allow the wood to breathe.
Cleaning Wooden Decking
When exposed to the weather, wooden decking may fade and grey fast, and it can also gather dirt and stains. When this happens, you will need to carefully clean it to get it back to its natural colour. To clean properly, soak the wood and apply a cleaning agent with a clean sweeping brush, rubbing the mixture into the wood, then wipe down the surface with a stiff bristled brush and hose down the deck; it will appear almost as good as new when dry.
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