The Decking is highly creative and wonderful activity mainly when you are doing it yourself along with the help of a few friends. On the other hand, it is tiring job too. The person who has done it will not want to repeat it again at least in terms of 5 to 10 years. So, it is better to take precautions to avoid any type of damage to the deck.

Take care of the following points while decking!

Water Proof Paint

The timber deck must be painted upon with water proof paints available in the market. Even, the Water Resistant Preservatives (WRP) isaffordable and accessible,especially for timber decks. This saves the deck form attack of water and makes it last long.

Cleaning Dust andDebris

If your deck is coated with waterproof paint, it is easy to wash it with the help of running water. However, if it is not, you will have to clean the deck using dry broomstick and cleanser brush to remove the debris just like archaeologists. You can still wash the deck with water depending upon the climate and weather conditions. If it is to be hot and sunny the following day, you can wash and expose the whole deck to direct sunrays to dry it out.

Replacing

Depending upon the geo climatic conditions, you must replace the timber deck at least once a year. This is because most of the normal timer decks often rot and parishes within a year. To avoid this, you can use pressure applied timber which is processed to improve the quality of wood and lasts long. This type of Decking often lasts for more than a year.

Finally, the Decking must be swept regularly in order to avoid the issue regarding dust and debris later on. After all, a little work every day saves hard work for many days.

The final thought:

Timber decks may also be used for roofing. Beach houses and tree houses have observation decks especially built to sit and enjoy the view. Many beach restaurants are also built on timber decks; it looks very aesthetic and is also cheaper than other flooring options. It can also be considered as a false floor. Decks can be designed in various ways to suit your needs. They can also be painted in the color of your choice. They are the best solution for uneven ground surfaces and sloping sites.