Description

Exposed to the elements, timber decks frequently need repairs to stay looking good and remain safe to use. Regular maintenance may include replacing rotten boards, fixing nails that have popped and removing moss and mould.

Exposure to weather conditions means that timber decks are particularly vulnerable to deterioration. The repeated wetting and drying, combined with exposure to UV light and temperature changes, causes the boards to continuously swell and shrink and puts a great deal of stress on the timber and fasteners.

Scope

This article includes:

• Common problems
• Rot in the timber
• Repairing decks
• Cleaning the deck to remove moss and mildew
• Refastening popped nails
• Refixing cupped, warped or loose boards
• Replacing sections of damaged boards
• Improving deck drainage
  • Between decking and wall cladding
  • Between decking and joists
  • Between wall cladding and stringer
• Replacing corroded fixings
• Extensive repair work such as deck replacement