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5 Tips on How to Make Your Wooden Deck Look New

Decking areas are the most attractive part of a home. It is a great place to relax and entertain. But, wooden decks don’t get the attention they deserve. If you notice, wooden decks take a lot of abuse as they are constantly exposed to outside weather. As a result, your wooden deck looks old and faded. You have invested a lot of time and money in your wood deck. So, how do you make it look good and new? Here are the five preventive measures to keep your wooden deck clean and new: 1)   Repair Damaged Wood Quickly The moment you see any problem in your wood deck, fix it right away. Don’t ignore the situation before it gets worse. Replace rotted woods before it starts affecting other boards. Regular maintenance and protection is a must to avoid any fiction that speeds up the deterioration process.  Use a suitable wood deck protector on the damaged area and it also will protect your wood from future problems. 2) Clean Your Deck Regularly It goes witho...

Your Deck Will Face These 4 Problems If Not Cleaned Regularly

A decking area is the most popular area of the house when the weather is pleasant. But when the weather takes a turn for the worst, your deck faces the most abuse. Decks are the most neglected part of your house even when you have invested a lot in its construction. It is essential to clean your wood deck regularly if you don’t wish to spend money again on its reconstruction. Here we have listed 4 common deck problems that prevent your deck looking great:   Mold/Mildew Under Your Deck The presence of mold in the deck shows that the wood has not been cleaned in a long time. It will grow whether you paint, bleach or wash. Your mold affected wood deck needs a professional cleaner that removes the stains underneath and stops them coming for years. A great wood deck cleaner won’t just clean the surface but would find the root of the problem and clean accordingly. Deck Color Fading   Your wood deck is exposed to outer elements causing it to dete...

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Wood Deck

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Your deck and patio need attention, and you don’t want them to be damaged by making wrong choices. Unfortunately, many homeowners damage their wood decks by using the wrong cleaning products and cleaning methods.  If you have decided your deck deserves a good cleaning, avoid making these common mistakes: Using Wrong Cleaning Products Chlorine bleach and power washing is the first choice of homeowners wanting to clean their decks. Although they provide quick results the impact is temporary. Forget whatever you have been told about deck cleaning and educate yourself about the harmful effects of using these products.  Chlorine bleach or any other cleaners that contains sodium hypochlorite cause excessive damage to the wood, resulting in: Lightening of wood’s natural coloration Causing damage to the surrounding greenery  Damaging the cellular structure of the wood Same goes for the pressure washing. Too much pressure can create va...