Checklist: Steps for Deck Maintenance
Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com
reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com
Easy deck maintenance tips:
- Seal your deck to prevent splintering and discoloration.
- Clean and reseal deck once a year.
- Check your deck once a year for loose boards and protruding
nails.
- If you decide to clean your deck yourself, follow the directions
on the cleaning solution.
- In some cases, it may be necessary to hose down the deck
and surrounding area before applying cleaning solutions.
- Limit the amount of solution that gets on nearby plants.
- Allow the solution to sit for the length of time recommended
in the instructions.
- Rinse the deck thoroughly.
- After the deck dries, put down tarps to protect plants, air
conditioners and other items.
- Sealant can be brushed, rolled (with a paint roller) or sprayed
on.
-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic