Looking After Your Decking

Decking oil serves several purposes. Any exterior surface can become slippery, especially where there has been a build up of algae.  This is one of the reasons we recommend customers gently wash and then brush their decking twice a year.  We stock a range of Osmo, Rustins and Liberon decking oil products which penetrate into the timber to help preserve the timber. They also provide a surface coating to reduce the absorption of moisture and UV damage.

Cleaning and maintenance

A recommended product of ours for decking cleaning and maintenance is Osmo’s Wood Reviver Power gel. This Product can help restore a wood deck back to its original colour by deeply cleaning and penetrating the timber surface.

How to Clean the Deck

  • Dampen the surface of the decking with water
  • Apply the Wood Reviver Power Gel generously with a brush
  • Leave to soak into the timber for 20-30 minutes
  • Using a bristled brush, scrub the surface of the deck with plenty of water until clean and clear

If extreme weathering has occurred, the process may require to be repeated 48 hours later. It can then be finished with a clear protection oil to help protect it from further weathering.

 

Decking Boards just been laid?

New decking boards normally have a light green tinge to them. This happens during the pressure treatment process. This green colour gradually changes into a more mellow light brown colour and then to a dull grey.  This discolouration is primarily caused by UV rays.  Some customers prefer to keep this mellow grey finish. This is no indication of pressure treatment deteriorating, its just the pigment in it fading.  We advise that some form of deck oil is applied at this point regardless to help reinforce the pressure treatment and creates an additional UV barrier.  Our premier Deckboards carry a 15 Year  Warranty but the decking oil helps with appearance as well.