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| Thread ID: 109450 | 2010-05-08 22:38:00 | Greying of timber deck - how to prevent this | globe (11482) | PC World Chat |
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| 883261 | 2010-05-10 00:00:00 | I have a vitex deck that has been down for 9 years and several of the boards are showing signs of decay, which is a bit of a worry. I understood vitex to be of the same sort of durability as jarrah and kwila. It has never been oiled/stained. I'm thinking of replacing the dodgy boards then waterblasting/sanding and oiling. I've used Sikkens products elsewhere on the house and found them really good, and the Sikkens people were really helpful. |
Tony (4941) | ||
| 883262 | 2010-05-10 09:32:00 | I have a vitex deck that has been down for 9 years and several of the boards are showing signs of decay, which is a bit of a worry. I understood vitex to be of the same sort of durability as jarrah and kwila. It has never been oiled/stained. I'm thinking of replacing the dodgy boards then waterblasting/sanding and oiling. I've used Sikkens products elsewhere on the house and found them really good, and the Sikkens people were really helpful. Have you talked to them about which product they recommend to use on the deck ? |
globe (11482) | ||
| 883263 | 2010-05-10 11:53:00 | There's some good suggestions above, but whatever you do, do NOT use linseed oil on it. Linseed oil is a food source for mould spores and it will go black. |
decibel (11645) | ||
| 883264 | 2010-05-10 12:12:00 | Have you talked to them about which product they recommend to use on the deck ?No - the project is "on the list", but nowhere near the top. :) | Tony (4941) | ||
| 883265 | 2010-05-10 12:36:00 | Have you talked to them about which product they recommend to use on the deck ? Look. You have a new deck and it looks great maybe. But you have asked the PressF1 members and you seem not to want to apply a stain or other coating as a protective measure against weathering or dirt. *I* and others took the trouble to give you our collective advice. Have you taken the trouble to talk to the suppliers yourself? It is your deck and I assume you chose the material laid in the first place? The title of the post suggests you want to prevent the deck discolouring over time and you ask how to do this. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 883266 | 2010-05-10 18:03:00 | There's some good suggestions above, but whatever you do, do NOT use linseed oil on it. Linseed oil is a food source for mould spores and it will go black. I Agree with that! Fell into that trap,mostly clean now after 10 years Found by using a strong bleach solution brings it back to nearly brand new condition (Home Brand Countdown),try different mix ratio's to suit I apply just before rain,sweep with broom and the rain does the rest |
Lawrence (2987) | ||
| 883267 | 2010-05-10 20:02:00 | I Agree with that! Fell into that trap,mostly clean now after 10 years Found by using a strong bleach solution brings it back to nearly brand new condition (Home Brand Countdown),try different mix ratio's to suit I apply just before rain,sweep with broom and the rain does the rest There are a lot of references that a sodium percarbonate based product (Napisan, OxyPower etc ) is better for decks than sodium hypochlorite (common bleach). www.restore-a-deck.com |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 883268 | 2010-05-11 01:20:00 | Hmmm. We had an unstained deck. It looked grey. WHo knows how old it was so before we left I decided to waterblast it. Amazing!!! Suddenly it was wood coloured again and the amount of filth that came off it was unbelievable, so I'd say grey is just dirt. I agree, the grey is just dirt. The deck underneath where the BBQ resides is never as grey. I have also waterblasted my deck and fences. They look great! Unfortunately they do go grey again and need to be cleaned again. |
Roscoe (6288) | ||
| 883269 | 2010-05-11 01:37:00 | To avoid premature greying, keep away from children and eschew politicians. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 883270 | 2010-05-11 02:03:00 | Look . You have a new deck and it looks great maybe . But you have asked the PressF1 members and you seem not to want to apply a stain or other coating as a protective measure against weathering or dirt . *I* and others took the trouble to give you our collective advice . Have you taken the trouble to talk to the suppliers yourself? It is your deck and I assume you chose the material laid in the first place? The title of the post suggests you want to prevent the deck discolouring over time and you ask how to do this . LOOK, I am asking people their advice and opinions as I have done with suppliers . As with any exercise then it is best to talk to as many people as possible and look at all the options . If my ongoing line of enquiry and further questions bothers you then p*ss off and go post in other threads . Add an extra year to your life and stress about something that is important rather than getting frustrated at other people asking what you percieve to be unecessary questions . Get my point or do I need to make it clearer ? |
globe (11482) | ||
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