Preventing decking water damage

Question

Any tips on how to reduce the risk of decking water damage?

Aftab · Answer

Hi Patrick

Best way to avoid water damage is to apply wood preservative coating on the decking which is water resistant this should be applied every year and will stop any water damage

regards

Darren · Answer

Hi there, I'd suggest a very good oil based decking stain. Always remember you get what you pay for so get a good one.

Adam · Answer

Hi I would highly recommend a good wood preserver. Or decking sealer. It will create a waterproof face to the wood. Not allowing water in so fast as untreated decking. Ronseal do a great decking preserver. You can find it at all good DIY shops. Hope this helps regards adam asap landscapes

Christopher · Answer

I would recommend a slight gradient away from the house (at least 1 brick below damp course ) and allow good gaps between to allow airflow

Tamoor · Answer

Apply bees wax or any other wood protection thoroughly when fitting. Yo can buy from any good hardware place, just ask for wood decking weather protection

Kevin · Answer

Keep it oiled as much as possible  to prevent damage don’t put water based decking treatment on

Colin · Answer

Leave a small gap between bards, also put Turan underneath wood as will stop weeds coming through and will let the water through. Col

Bobby · Answer

Sealant, stain, and paint can all be applied to a deck for different degrees of protection. Sealants are primarily used to protect against moisture damage. They contain waterproof or water repellant properties and have a thicker viscosity than stains.

Nick · Answer

Try to avoid any part touching the ground I usually cement the rafters so they sit off the ground and allow an airflow under the boards.
make sure there is a slight fall away from the house or anywhere that water can get trapped

Andy · Answer

Put some decking sealer like ronseal decking sealer, and re seal it annually so it would lock out the moisture, to prevent water soaking into the cracks.

Preventing decking water damage

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