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How to fill rotted timberNEWFor moisture-damaged exterior timber use a specialist hardener to restore the rotted fibres to near-original strength and a timber filler to finish. View Now |
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| Refinish a deck While most decks need a maintenance coat of oil twice a year or stain every year or two,... | |
| Fix a rotting deck post Decay can be caused by the end grain of a post being in contact with termites and moisture.... |
| How to replace a broken decking board A broken or splitting board can present a hazard to kids or anyone walking barefoot on the... | |
| Sanding to refresh decking The question of whether to clean or lightly sand the deck to remove the surface coat is one... |
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| How to fill rotted timber 10NEWFor moisture-damaged exterior timber use a specialist hardener to restore the rotted fibres to near-original strength and a timber filler to finish. | Sanding to refresh decking3 The question of whether to clean or lightly sand the deck to remove the surface coat is one of condition. | Replacing a Decking Board2 A step-by-step guide from Handyman | Refinish a deck2 While most decks need a maintenance coat of oil twice a year or stain every year or two, higher levels of pigment and better moisture resistance help quality finishes last longer and give better protection. | Check the finish on your deck1 Depending on how the deck has been finished the timber may need to be deep-cleaned then refinished, but sometimes all that’s needed to spruce it up is a good wash down, especially if it’s painted. |  | Clean the surface of your deck1 Checking an oiled or stained deck twice a year is all that’s needed to keep it in good shape. | How to replace a broken decking board1 A broken or splitting board can present a hazard to kids or anyone walking barefoot on the deck. Instead of using a whole new board, replace the damaged section with a length of timber that spans at least three joists. | Fix a rotting deck post1 Decay can be caused by the end grain of a post being in contact with termites and moisture. In some conditions, even a galvanised post support can corrode. Make repairs and improve the runoff instead of replacing the hardwood post. |
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