Basics to know about Outdoor decking

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Basics to know about Outdoor decking
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Basics to know about Outdoor decking
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• Outdoor decks are responsive to damage since they
  are exposed to open air and to diverse weather.
  But with proper carrying, your deck will last
  longer and serve its purpose effectively. Here
  are some techniques to maintain your wooden
  decking

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• Outdoor decking is a best choice to make your
  home looks more creative with huge designs.
• Understand Your Timber
• Compared to softwood, hardwood doesn't absorb
  much oil which leads to a lesser intense finish.
• Sanding will make timber more absorbent and
  will also improve its color depth.

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• Before applying protective oil to the timber be
  sure that it is dry and is sand planned for
  better oil penetration.
• Prepare Your Timber
• There are different kinds of timber and each has
  its own unique quality that needs specific
  process of maintenance.

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• Pressure-impregnated Pine
• When delivered, wood pine contains high moisture
  and they need to be left dried for 204 months
  prior to oiling. Weather the timber for two weeks
  and sand prior to coating. Let the timber lose
  color through weathering and then start oiling.
  Deck flooring is the best for home to design
  creative floor with huge floor designs.

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• Apply the Oil
• Clean timber and let it dry. Here's a
  step-by-step direction in applying oil.
• 1. Stir the oil properly and with a roller or
  sponge spread the oil.
• 2. Use a lint-free cloth to remove excess oil.
• 3. Continue applying oil until done.
• 4. Let it dry for a day without load.

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• When the deck got wet with water within the day
  after oiling, another oil coating is ideal. Also
  if you observed light spots on the deck after it
  has dried, second coating is also needed to
  saturate it thoroughly.

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• Periodic Maintenance
• Suitable interval of maintenance can be once a
  year. Decking should be checked for decayed wood,
  dry spots, and oil maintenance.

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• 1. Decking should be cleaned properly with
  alkaline cleaner. Let it dry.
• 2. Use a short-haired roller or other applicator
  to apply oil. Make it a thin coating.
• 2. Use a lint-free cloth to remove excess oil.
• 3. Let it dry for a day without load.

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• Regular Maintenance
• Regular maintenance Outdoor Composite Decking
  requires sweeping of the deck, removal of
  thickened dirt through scrubbing with cleaner
  which is slightly alkaline and then washing away
  sobs with garden hose. With a special cleaner,
  furniture can also be renewed to its former
  beauty. Just spray the cleaner and then wipe.