So Christmas and Valentine’s Day are over faster than ever and now it’s time to start thinking about the garden. Make some much-needed prep for those long evenings with a BBQ or snuggle up around the fire pit with friends and family and maybe a marshmallow or two. But first, some considerations need to be made on how to prepare your deck ship form for your guests.
Decking finish problem – sticky problem
We have already covered the problems with the rubber surface in detail. However, some problems are more common – and cause more heartache – than others. This week we’re going to tackle the common stickiness problem where, for some reason, the top oil you apply doesn’t do what it says on the tin.
Everything you should know about sustainable wood
Once upon a time, you just went out and bought wood, wherever it came from and however it was harvested. Today, the preservation of the planet’s trees, forests and forests is a sine qua non for the future survival of humanity and something we absolutely must get to grips with. As a result, buying wood has become quite a complex affair.
Wood Cladding Guide – Part 2
What is the Best Wood for Exterior Cladding?
Wood is incredible and diverse. All woods in the world have different technical characteristics – what are the best types of wood paneling for an exterior paneling project? A species is usually suitable if it meets these criteria—durable, dimensionally stable, rot-resistant, and attractive. Here are four fantastic outdoor wood siding options.
WOOD CLADDING GUIDE – PART 2
Thinking about your next exterior cladding project? This is your handy guide to all the basics of cladding – profiles, styles, the best wood species and tips for installation and care. Cladding can transform a building and give the exterior a beautiful, natural finish. If you’re looking to add a special appeal to your home, here’s everything you need to know before you start an outdoor wood siding project.
TRADITIONAL WOOD OILS – 3 OF THE BEST
Traditional wood oils have been used to preserve and protect wood for thousands of years and remain as popular as ever. Although modern wood oils promise better durability, fewer coatings, faster drying times, and less maintenance, traditional wood oils are still the first choice for many skilled craftsmen such as carpenters, woodturners, toy, furniture, and furniture makers.
Essential maintenance for the wooden cladding
When was the last time you took a walk around your local area? Did you notice a fast-growing predominance of timber cladding appearing on brand new builds and renovation projects? If so, you’re not alone – wood cladding systems are big news right now. There’s even a growing demand for traditional wood soffits and wood facias rather than the everyday champion of recent decades, UPVC.
HOW TO CLEAN WOODEN DECKING
Sun, rain, frost, humidity, snow, sleet… we get it all in Britain, and every year our weather breaks another record: wettest, hottest, driest, coldest. As you can imagine, all of these temperature changes and various extremes can really upset your deck’s fill and amplify the effects of daily wear and tear. On the plus side, there are some excellent products…
Advantages and disadvantages of siberian larch decking
Sibirische Lärchendecks sind sowohl im häuslichen als auch im gewerblichen Bereich ein sehr beliebtes Merkmal im Freien. Während die meisten Personen, die sich für ein Deck für ihr Zuhause entscheiden, keine Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsprobeme haben, müssen noch einige Überlegungen angestellt werden, ob Sie sich für ein gerilltes oder ein glattes Deck entscheiden.
HOW TO MAKE DECKING NON-SLIP
During the summer your decking dries out. The sun dries up any mildew and mould and the surface provides a decent grip. But the minute it gets wetter and colder, that lethal slipperiness comes back. If you’ve ever almost killed yourself sliding around on slippery, slimy garden decking you’ll understand how important it is to know how to make decking non slip.