Idea
Replacing your existing wood decking with low-maintenance composite board will save you in annual upkeep costs, and reduces the risk of splinters when walking on it.
Routine Care
Inspect decking for deterioration
The purpose for doing this task is that a deck that has been allowed to deteriorate can cause serious injuries by allow people to fall, trip, etc.
Timing: May (yearly)
Clean and seal deck surfaces
Cleaning and sealing your decking will help extend it’s useful life.
Timing: May (yearly)
How To
Depending on your type of wood, cleaning and sealing decks typically requires 3 steps:
Day 1: Sweep off all dirt and debris; allow surfaces to dry.
Day 2: Spray on an oxalic acid solution; allow to sit per the manufacture’s recommendation, then hose of with water.
Day 3: Apply a good sealant.
Benefits
Maintaining Value
Appearance
Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
Child Safety
The benefits of this task are that it maintains the appearance and extends the useful life of your decking.
Costs
The cost of this task is relatively high from an investment of time standpoint.
Originally posted at http://www.petermuehlbronner.home-wizard.com/idea/DKG_10