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New house and Decking

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  • 19-09-2013 10:06am
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    Dortilolma
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭


    We just bought a new house and the back garden is mostly decking. It looks like it needs some TLC but this is the first time I've had a proper garden of my own and would love some advice on where to start.

    Is it too late in the year to treat the decking? The weekend looks to be clear and I'd like to get on it then if I can.

    Will a hard bristled broom/scrubbing brush do for cleaning? Soapy water or some special (read expensive) cleaning product?

    Any recommendation as to treatments/sealants?

    Anything else I should know?

    Cheers!
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    keltoms05
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭keltoms05


    i done a decking about a month ago, pressure washed it then gave it 2 coats of ronseal decking oil (got it in woodies) decking looking brand new now. If you go into woodies they have a colour card and an explanation of the different oil and stains to suit your needs.


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    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,468 ✭✭✭Doop


    +1 on the power washer, dont bother messing about with scrubbing bruses.
    Go to your local hardware and rent a petrol one, bout 20e for half a day.

    [IMG][/img]9938444314_9d09df8dc2.jpg
    IMG_0476 by comaher, on Flickr


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    Dortilolma
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭Dortilolma


    Thanks folks - I was actually able to borrow a power washer from a friend. Made the whole process much easier.


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