In North Carolina we typically enjoy the fall, with few nights dropping below the 40s. While it is bearable to be outside without bundling up, this will soon change, so it’s now a good time to winterize the deck.
snow lines by NapaneeGal
With PVC and composite decking, it’s really quite simple. Make sure you keep it clear of leaves and debris. Also, check between the boards to remove any built-up dirt. (more…)
2010 NADRA Annual Meeting at the National Aquarium
NADRA’s annual meeting and National Industry Awards banquet on Wednesday, September 15 drew a sellout crowd. The National Aquarium in Baltimore provided a beautiful venue for deck builders across the country (including one builder from Australia) to meet and mingle throughout four levels of captive sea life. Deck builders were just as colorful with their artistic designs that competed for the first annual National Industry Awards and their heartfelt commitment to NADRA’s community service program, Deck for a Soldier.
Ensure your composite deck maintains its natural beauty
Follow these ten easy care and maintenance steps to keep your composite deck looking great throughout the year:
Horizon Composite Decking in Ipe
10. Never use shovels or sharp edges to remove snow and ice from your deck.
9. Place a vinyl-backed splatter guard mat underneath your grill.
8. For oil and grease stains, speedy clean up is the best. The longer the oil or grease sits on the surface the most likely it is to soak into composite wood fibers.
7. Use extreme caution with pressure washers when cleaning your deck. Use at pressures less than 1,500 psi at 12” above the deck surface.
6. Keep debris out of gaps between the decking boards so rain showers can remove pollen
5. Clean any mold spots when deck is completely dry with eco-friendly commercially available cleaners like Corte-Clean, ConcrobiumXT Eco-Wash or other commercial deck cleaners designer specifically for your type of decking. Strictly follow manufacturers’ instructions.
4. Clean your deck periodically, at least twice a year, to remove pollen, leaves and debris that promote mild growth.
3. Maintain a deck that is dry and clean. Dislodge accumulated dirt with a broom or by using soap, water and a scrub brush, scrubbing in the direction of the grain pattern.
2. Improve drainage or grade soil to eliminate standing water under decks. Direct downspouts, downspout extensions and splashguards away from decks.
1. Ensure adequate ventilation under and between decking boards to prevent mold growth.
Refer to the Fiberon Care and Maintenance document for more information.
Do you have maintenance tips of your own? Leave them in the comments below!
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