Conservatory Cleaning Services clean and repair conservatories, uPVC, roofline, driveways, patios and decking

Specialists in exterior Timber Repair and Deck Repairs and Maintenance

Garden Decking generally requires some small amounts of maintenance but if problems do occur it’s essential that you repair your decking as soon as possible to prevent lasting damage.

A rotten joist under decking boards for instance, can cause severe sagging if not replaced, leading to more damage and greater repair costs.

Common decking problems include:

Water Exposure

Wood rot

Loose railins or boards

Damaged support beams

Damaged wooden planks

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Water is one of the main causes of decking damage, especially in high-rainfall areas. The moisture soaks into wooden decking, causing it to expand and contract, which leads to splitting and cracking - this can also cause screws to loosen. The floor of the garden decking may be weakened in some spots, in which case it isn’t a big problem to fix, the defective planks can be simply replaced rather than the entire deck.

If the issue is with the joists underneath the garden decking, the planks can be lifted off while the necessary repairs are carried out.

How to prevent damage to your garden decking
One of the best ways to prevent damage to your garden decking is to inspect it regularly for loose nails or screws and rotting, cracked or warped wood.

Make sure your decking is weatherproof and clean it thoroughly after the winter when most damage is likely to have occurred. Damaged garden decking that goes unnoticed inevitably leads to further damage, so be sure to fix any issues with your garden decking as soon as possible.

How to maintain garden decking
Garden decking does not need much maintenance to keep the surface of the wood in good condition – but it does need some, else serious problems with your garden decking can arise. Dirt and grease can discolour the wood of your garden decking, so it is recommended that you clean your garden decking once a year.

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