Firestyle Magazine Issue 1 - Autumn 2015 | Page 45

When spraying the decking planks make sure that you get between all the edges of each plank and between every groove that’s been routed out of the surface of each decked plank. These grooves are designed for a non-slip tread, so it’s very important that you get just the right amount of treatment on the planks. Be careful not to use too much to fill the grooves but just enough to cover and protect the area, as if you don’t, that’s when the rain, sleet and snow could settle in there and could penetrate though the timber and start to decay it. Preparing and maintaining your decking and fence panels regular will not only keep your home looking great but keep the value of your house up to. 45