The need to maintain a Timber Deck.

Timber decking is a natural product, When exposed to the elements of Sun, Heat, Water and wind, there is a natural reaction by the timber to protect itself by releasing extractives,
in much the same way humans perspire against heat or release anti-bodies against a cut or busing,
These extractives consist of oils, waxes, tannin and phenolic compounds while helpful to the timber, all act to discolour and distort the natural beauty of timber decks.
The worst of these, Phenolic compounds are very powerful anti-oxidants and
can interfere with adhesion and the curing process of any surface coatings.
(Phenolic Compounds are especially prevalent in Spotted Gum Timbers, where as Tannin is the most prevalent in Merbau Timbers )

This all reflects on the need to prepare the decking surface properly, the one thing that is directly proportional to the life of a surface coating (New or Old) is in the preparation and cleanliness of the surface to be coated.

What this means is that it is very important to clean the timbers of these compounds prior to any Decking coating that you may consider.
By not cleaning or preparing the surface properly, is allowing the trees natural protective barrier to interfere with the adhesion (cross linking) properties of any coating selected, thus reducing the service life of the product.

A Timber Deck represents a large capital investment to build and a significant
addition to any property value, especially at sale time, why leave to the non professional
The cheapest price does not mean the best economic result.

For a no obligation quotation or to discuss your requirements contact Decking Restoration Service.