Decking Maintenance Tips

 As we’ve touched on in earlier posts, your investment in decking is an excellent way to enhance or sustain the value of your home. However, just as your home or garden requires ongoing care, decking too requires maintenance. This post will outline the best practices on insuring your investment thrives for years to come. 

Superficial Or Structural?

Before proceeding we’ll need to establish if your maintenance is skin deep or structural. In the event your decking in Bristol requires structural re-alignment contact a decking installation specialist first. 

From here on out we’re going to assume your maintenance is cosmetic. Perhaps your deck is scorched from the sun. It may be untreated redwood or cedar prone to dry rot. Either way, your approach will vary based on the materials and blemishes that appear. 

How To Wash Your Deck

After removing debris and fixtures you should have a hose or a pressure washer at the ready. In the event you’re using a pressure washer, opt for a model with a 1200 PSI. 

Cleaning solutions vary. Some buy a cleaning solution from their local hardware store. Others meanwhile, opt for their own homemade brand. These solutions typically consist of water, bleach and liquid dishwasher detergent. You can rinse your deck with a garden hose and lukewarm water. Visit Decks.com for more info.

Recovery & Sealant

After treating your wooden deck, allow for ample recovery and take a few days off before embarking on the final step. Applying sealant is a step will depend on the brand of wood, wood stain and sealant. In the event you’re unsure of how to execute these roles, contact your local hardware store or contact the professionals.

We hope you’ve found this brief article helpful. Future posts will be dedicated to decking trends, materials and various how-to’s. If this article has piqued your interest and you have further questions, please reach out to us on our contact form or leave a message in the comments below. We’ll strive to respond promptly.