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What does wood deck upkeep look like?
Posted on 4/27/21 at 11:50 am
Posted on 4/27/21 at 11:50 am
I assume it’s reapplying stain or sealer every few years. Considering a building a deck but don’t really want to deal with it turning gray and splintery as it ages. How long can a wood deck maintain a nice, new(ish) look, assuming proper maintenance?
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Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:02 pm to Celery
Powerwash and Stain every 2 years minimum. Every year is ideal if its in the sun but its a lot of work.
Sun is what does the most damage. Most people think its rain.
Sun is what does the most damage. Most people think its rain.
This post was edited on 4/27/21 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:02 pm to Celery
I used tigerwood for mine and for my upkeep i use a cleaner, brightner and then ipe oil. I do it once a year in the spring/summer.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:07 pm to Celery
Not as long as it used to! I replaced a deck that was 20+ years old several years ago. The old decking had got worn and rough.....but still in decent shape. I decided to redo everything with new deck boards. shite looked really good for a couple years (still looks good now), but since they stopped treating the boards with the "good stuff" from back in the 90's, the boards tend to rot it spots. A LOT of them. I'm constantly replacing boards. They just don't last. And I treat my deck every year or every other year with TWP. Another instance of "they don't make um like they used to".
If your project won't be very large, consider the composite boards. They are a good bit more expensive, but worth it in the long run. I simply had too much to replace to consider them when I re-did my deck.
If your project won't be very large, consider the composite boards. They are a good bit more expensive, but worth it in the long run. I simply had too much to replace to consider them when I re-did my deck.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:12 pm to sosaysmorvant
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but since they stopped treating the boards with the "good stuff" from back in the 90's, the boards tend to rot it spots. A LOT of them
That ain’t no lie. I built a deck over our pond. Totally rotted out in less than 10 years. Like falling through 2x6s rotten.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:13 pm to sosaysmorvant
It’s fairly sizable. 10x18. The composite really are pricey, but maybe worth the long term investment. I’d also considered just a gravel or paver patio area, which is super affordable with very little maintenance, just not as versatile as a deck.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:16 pm to jojothetireguy
show us some pics
Posted on 4/27/21 at 12:23 pm to Celery
My backyard deck gets full sun all day. I took the lazy route and painted it with a heavy outdoor paint a year after it was built. That's been three years ago now and it still looks just like it did the day I painted it.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 2:00 pm to sosaysmorvant
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but since they stopped treating the boards with the "good stuff" from back in the 90's, the boards tend to rot it spots.
Can attest to this also. Three years ago I replaced my back stairs leading to my 2nd story back porch from my yard and used treated 2 x 12's for the stringers. I see several spots where the wood is starting to rot where the treads are screwed into them and it flat pisses me off since the stringers are the heart and soul of stairs and the first and most vital part of their construction.
So, in order to fix this mess I have to totally disassemble the stairs and start all over again.
Posted on 4/27/21 at 3:10 pm to wickowick
This was before i put oil on it. It's about 21' wide, goes out on the ends to about 12' with a center arc at about 14'
Posted on 4/27/21 at 4:48 pm to sosaysmorvant
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consider the composite boards
Don't. They're not as maintenance free as advertised. Unless you are putting them somewhere that pine needles and leaves won't fall on them. They will fade in the sun over time, but the biggest trouble on how they look is droppings from trees. I still had to pressure wash mine after every fall to keep it looking fresh.
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