{"id":1029,"date":"2018-09-21T09:02:46","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T08:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2025-06-19T10:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:41:56","slug":"autumn-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/decking-advice\/autumn-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well it is that time of year again not quite Christmas but definitely a chill in the air and we already have rock salt<\/a> stocked and ready to go. The leaves are starting to fall and well, land on your lovely decking that you have enjoyed so much this year.<\/p>\n

We have had a lovely summer this year; you will have enjoyed plenty of pool days, BBQ\u2019s and lounging around. We can imagine you are not ready to retire your decking just yet.<\/p>\n

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Autumn Leaves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is an autumn maintenance guide to keep your decking top notch ready for winter and next year\u2019s scorcher (fingers crossed).<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the leaves we mentioned yes the reds, oranges and yellow colours do make this season magic (it\u2019s a firm favourite with some) \u00a0but do not leave the leafs, they will cause havoc with your decking. They retain moisture once wet, moisture plus cold will lead to ice and Icey leaves can be a major hazard. You can try adding these Anti slip-decking strips<\/a> for added safety.<\/p>\n

Cleaning the leaves up early will also, help in the long run as once they start to break down you will have an extra layer of dirt to contend with. So get the blower or brush<\/a> out and get them shifted.<\/p>\n

Next, you will want to prune any overhanging bushes, trees and shrubs, this not only will help with the life of your decking it will also keep it safe and tidy for you to enjoy for a few more months. In addition, if you are a keen gardener this helps keeps your plants healthy (a tip from our green team in the office<\/a>)
\nOnce you have cleaned off the leaves and removed any furniture take a good look at the decking, is there any mildew forming, dirt or grime. Get the hose on it and clean<\/a> it like you mean it. Once it\u2019s done it\u2019s done, maybe even something extra to not only clean but also revive from Ronseal<\/a>. This item opens the pores of the wood allowing maximum adhesion of coatings for a lasting finish.<\/p>\n

Now sit back enjoy your hard work and have a safe autumn admiring your hard work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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