Caring for Your Fencing & Decking

A little routine care keeps your fencing, gates and decking looking good and lasting longer. Here are our simple tips.

Timber fencing and gates

• Most pressure-treated timber benefits from a fresh coat of fence treatment or stain every couple of years to keep its colour and protect against the weather.
• Keep climbing plants and heavy growth in check so they do not trap moisture against the timber.
• Check posts, hinges and latches each year and tighten or adjust as needed.

Concrete fencing

• Concrete posts, gravel boards and panels need very little upkeep — an occasional clean is usually all that is required.
• Check that panels are sitting securely in the posts, especially after high winds.

Decking

• Sweep regularly and clean timber decking once or twice a year to prevent a build-up of dirt and algae, which can make it slippery.
• Re-oil or re-treat timber decking as needed; composite decking simply needs an occasional wash.

Driveways and patios

• Brush off debris and remove weeds from joints to keep block paving looking its best; re-sanding the joints occasionally helps.
• An occasional wash keeps resin, paving and patios clean — avoid harsh power-washing on jointing sand.

Need a hand?

If anything needs attention or you would like a repair or refresh, contact us on 01529 306 289 or dpfencing@starlightweb.co.uk.