DECKING
HOW TO MAINTAIN
YOUR DECKING THIS WINTER
Across the country temperatures are
dropping fast, and soon gardens will
be covered in a picturesque frost
worthy of a Christmas card. An easy way to combat this problem
is to store any furniture somewhere
safe and dry, like a garage or garden
shed. Simple but effective.
But what about the much-loved
decking that garden enthusiasts
around the UK that have worked
so hard on over the summer
months? After all of the summer
BBQ’s and evening drinks, there’s
nothing worse than seeing decking
deteriorate in the cold weather. Keep on top of debris
However, there’s no need to worry
– timber treatment company WJ
Group has put together a few top
tips on how to help keep decking
looking its best this winter!
One or two leaves may not seem like
a big deal, but a build-up of debris
can lead to serious issues. As well
as discolouration and premature
rotting of the wood, any water
that pools up over time can cause
decking to warp and twist. Which
is a huge problem considering how
easy it is to prevent. Simply brush
decking once a week, or after a bout
of particularly windy weather.
DeckWright Anti-Slip Inserts add
grip to help prevent injuries.
They’re so reliable that they have an
anti-slip rating of 71 and come with a
five-year warranty!
Get into pressure washing
Use DeckWright Colder weather can cause slimy
algae to build-up on timber decking
areas. They are also prone to moss
and a funny fungus called lichen. A
great way to get rid of these without
scrubbing away is to get a hold of a
pressure washer. The high-pressure
water blasts any algae or moss off
decking, leaving it fresh and clean.
Kärcher has a great selection to
choose from.
A bit of bad weather doesn’t mean
you shouldn’t still get outside in the
garden when you can. Where else
would the children build a snowman
when it snows? When keeping on
top of clearing snow off decking, www.wj-group.co.uk / wj-deckwright
Clear away patio furniture
As well as rain and snow potentially
damaging the patio furniture itself,
high winds could cause tables and
chairs to scrape along decking
boards, leaving unsightly scratches.
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