Posts Tagged ‘Maintenance’

Fiberon On Board: One-Year Ago

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

This past year has been a busy and exciting one for Fiberon composite decking. We celebrated our second annual National Enjoy Your Deck Day, helped Danny Lipford overhaul the backyard at the Kuppersmith Project, and showed you the future of composite decking.

Today we take a look back at some of our highest read posts here on the On Board blog and revisit how to care for and maintain your deck or hire the best professional deck builder or crew for the job.

Considering starting your own deck building project this summer, or still trying to get your deck ready to enjoy the outdoor get-together season? Read below for insights from our FiberPROs:

Top 10 Composite Decking Care and Maintenance Tips

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Deck Builder

Pro-to-Pro: How to Hire the Best Crew

After reading these articles again, we want to know: What can you add to these articles? What experiences in outdoor living or building have you gone through in the past 365 days? How can our blog continue to give you valuable information?

Don’t forget to bookmark this post either! It might come in handy when you have a question about one these topics.

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Prepping Your Deck For Winter

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

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

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…)

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Keep Spills From Becoming Stubborn Stains on Your Composite Deck

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Stain Prevention on Fiberon Decking

This week’s video post is from Southwest Fence & Deck, Inc, in Carrollton, Texas.

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Pro Spotlight: Gordon Whittaker

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Meet Gordon Whittaker

This week we introduce you to one of our FiberPROs, Gordon Whittaker – master carpenter & owner of Alter Eagle Residential Building and Construction in Sonoma Country, California. For more info on Gordon and his company, visit http://www.altereagle.com.

Hello, my name is Gordon, a 30-year master carpenter and owner of Alter Eagle in Sonoma County. We are nestled in the Redwoods by the Pacific Ocean in the wine country of Northern California. With our stunning vistas and enjoyable year ’round climate, decks have become an extension of our interior living space. Spending quality time on our decks has become a life-balancing feature of our lives. Our customers are enjoying decks as entertainment areas for their families and friends as well as sanctuaries from the bustle of daily life. (more…)

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How To Prevent Mold on Fiberon Composite Decking

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Professional Advice on Mold Prevention through Both Deck Design and Routine Maintenance

This week’s video post is from Bobby Parks, owner of Peachtree Decks & Porches in Alpharetta, Georgia.  For more info on Bobby and his company, visit www.peachtreedecksandporches.com.

Thanks to Bobby Parks for his expertise and advice. Do you have any additional tips for preventing mold from growing on composite decking? Add them to the comments below.

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