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Will your new deck be an enhancement? The answer depends on the type of decking material you use. Pressure-treated pine resists rot and repels pests, but the green-tinged lumber is unsightly and the pesticides it contains may be unhealthy. To build a safer, more attractive deck, choose a prettier yet still durable lumber for the flooring, railings, and other steps. Save the pressure treated wood for the frame and supports. There are some collections such as Western Red Cedar, Redwood, Philippine Mahogany, Ipé, Mock Lumber etc.
Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar is reddish brown and ages to silvery gray. The soft wood splinters easily, but holds up well in rain, sun, and cold. To add beauty and durability to your cedar deck, always use a penetrating stain.
Redwood
Like cedar, redwood is a soft lumber that age to a pleasing gray. Prolonged moisture will cause the wood to be blacken. A redwood deck will resist rot, but will look more attractive if you use a sealer.
Philippine Mahogany:
Philippine mahogany is a tight-grained hardwood that resists pests and rot. Treat it with marine oil and it looks like teak. Or, let’s be your mahogany deck age to a silvery hue.
Ipe:
Ipé is an almost magical South American hardwood. Ipé
top marks for bug- and rot-resistance, and the wood is so hard that, it is nearly as difficult to burn as concrete. The use of rain forest woods is controversial, however. If you choose Ipé for your deck, make sure that it has been harvested responsibly well.
Mock Lumber:
Modern alternatives for outdoor decking include plastic polymer and wood-polymer composites. Synthetic materials are virtually bug-proof and rot proof, but even the most realistic imitation will always be just that – an imitation.
How to clean a best wood deck:
Cleaning wood deck is not a tough job. For cleaning only hardwood, pine, or pressure treated decks, use just Wood Sweep excess debris (dirt and leaves) off the deck. Wet the deck surface down with clean water from the hose. Dissolve Wood & Deck Cleaner in warm water at the recommended strength. After waiting for several minutes for the product to dissolve and activate, apply with a mop or sprayer. Let the product sit on the deck surface for at least 10 minutes, making sure to keep the deck wet with more products if it begins to dry out.
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Posted 2006-09-26 04:51:29 By Masni Rizal Mansor
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