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Useful Guide To Timber Decking Maintenance And Cleaning

by jacks liam Floor Suppliers
People owning a deck think that its maintenance is not as hard as it may seem, but the fact is that this could become a real backbreaking task. This is mainly due to factors like lack of knowledge, in the absence of proper tools needed and most importantly, the shortage of ideas and tricks. This becomes a real issue when you have just finished the task of staining the timber decking and this topic will be covered here in this article. Here, we will try and dig out the cleaning related detail after completing the process of deck staining.

Timber Decking Cleaning - The Basics
According to the dealers of timber decking supplies, to get the best result out of your cleaning pursuits, you need to understand the basics and stick with them. There are so many important, but very basic tips that can be used in the process and then, there are steps as well to ensure good quality results. This would include steps like sealing, repairing the damaged portions, staining followed by proper treatment. In terms of timber decking or hardwood decking, you need to understand one thing that you cannot clean it to perfection with the help of composite decking cleaner. The choice of material would play a major role and you need to keep some important factors in mind like the budget, the use, the goals that you want to achieve and so on. 

Outdoor Wood Or Timber Decking
The outdoor deck present in your home gets more beating and therefore, it requires more care, look after and maintenance, servicing, etc. there is a particular way of cleaning this kind of deck and only after following them, you would be able to achieve results beyond your anticipations. In terms of timber decking cleaning, one factor would influence a lot that these installations are present in various shapes, sizes and types and they all require different wood deck cleaning methods.

Easy Steps To Decking Care (Clean, Restore, Protect)
The deck cleaning process mainly involves three very easy steps or principles to follow and they are – 
  • Cleaning Your Deck
  • Restoring Your Deck
  • Protecting Your Deck

In terms of timber decking cleaning and maintenance, exports say that the entire game is of how well you have sealed it because better sealing means better results.

How To Clean A Timber Decking?
The first step is obviously setting it free from all kinds of dirt and debris and a vacuum cleaner can be a handy tool for this. This is followed by sealing, but before that; don’t forget to inspect the area for fungal infection. If there are some spots, you will have to use fungicides and pesticide application is also mandatory in case, some pests are detected underneath at the time of cleaning.

Dealing With Discolouration
Discoloration is a common issue in all the timber decking supplies and even the timber as well as hardwood decking. The solution to this is prevention from several elements listed below.
  • The sun’s UV rays 
  • Constant exposure to rainfall and snow
  • Non-Galvanised Bolts
  • Fungi
  • Rubbish

Ideas For Preventing Discolouration
  • Use a stain, oil, sealer or another protector
  • Also shield your deck from too much rain or shine
  • Install a roll-up cover from the edge of your home’s roof
  • Have a proper plate under the pots
  • Protect your deck accordingly
  • Prevent any dirt from coming into contact with the decking boards

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