Be High Maintenance
The best way to protect your deck from summer festivities is to do regular maintenance on it. You should start at the beginning of the season by checking for loose or rotting boards and protruding nails, which need to be replaced or repaired tout suite. You should also check for splintering wood, and sand or replace that as well. Not only are these hazards to your guests and your family, but eventually the surface will deteriorate to the point where you have no choice but to replace the deck.
Related Articles
Sources
- "Choose the Right Look & Deck Protection." Thompsonwaterseal.com. June 30. 2012. http://www.thompsonswaterseal.com/how-to-protect-waterproof-wood/step-by-step-guides/clean-deck/
- "Deck FAQ." Fairharborhome.com. June 30, 2012. http://www.fairharbor.com/home_deck_faq.htm#Maintenance%20is%20Recommended
UP NEXT
How to Get Rid of Rats
With top-notch their survival skills, rats have been outsmarting humans for centuries. So how do you get rid of them? Find out from HowStuffWorks.