Wood Deck Maintenance Guide

Care & Maintenance of Your Wood Deck

Regular maintenance will preserve your wood deck for years.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect wood decking to bring a classic and natural look to your outdoor area. Wood can be susceptible to elements
like moisture and insects. It is normal to see fading in color, shrinking, and cracking of wood decking. If your new deck
is built with a wood substructure, expect movement from the natural characteristics of wood such as: bowing,
cracking, warping, etc.

You may notice some of this movement reflected on the deck surface due to the wood
substructure underneath moving. This movement is to be expected and is not covered under our Lifetime
Workmanship Warranty. Never hesitate to reach out to us to make sure what you’re seeing isn’t structurally
concerning.

WHAT TO AVOID

A white line drawing of a marshmallow with flames on top, set against a solid blue background.

Do not set open flame fire pits directly on your deck surface

A white outline of a flat-head screw on a solid blue background, depicted with a slotted head and a threaded body.

Make sure your deck is engineered for extra weight before placing hot tubs, fire tables, etc

A simple white line drawing of a barbecue grill with two handles on a blue background.

Avoid dragging heavy furnature or objects across your deck surface

A simple white line drawing of a hanging sign or banner on a blue background.

Check with us before hanging any heavy swings or structures off your deck frame

MAINTENANCE

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WOOD DECK – Materials Needed:

White line drawing of a coiled fire hose with a nozzle spraying water, displayed on a solid blue background.

Water hose

A white line drawing of layered sheets with triangular shapes and a droplet above them, set against a blue background. One triangle has rays indicating emphasis or impact.

Soft Cloths

White line drawing of a hand holding and spraying a spray bottle, set against a solid blue background. The bottle is releasing a mist from its nozzle.

Bucket of soapy water or spray bottle of mild cleaning solution

A white outline of a hand brush icon with bristles, set against a solid blue background.

Soft scrub brush (for tougher stains or dirt)

Cleaning:

Periodic cleaning is recommended as needed to remove surface dirt off your decking or railing. Clean with mild soap
and water and use a soft brush to remove any dirt buildup off your decking and railing. Stain or seal your decking
every 1-2 years. For the first staining or sealing, wait a few weeks of dry weather before applying the stain or seal.

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