Decking Maintenance Archives

Restoring Your Gray Deck, The Right Way

May 17, 2022July 28, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Have you ever passed by a store and noticed the color on a poster wasn’t quite right? Or perhaps the color of your car has lost its shine after a few years. What you see are the effect of the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The same ultra-violet rays that cause car paint and posters to fade also …

How to Get Snow off Your Deck: An Easy Checklist

December 15, 2014December 2, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Winter is here, and although the joy of a beautiful snow covered landscape is great, it’s accompanied by freezing temperatures. These cold winds are also responsible for a lot of our indoor hibernation which can lead to some neglected decks.

3 Easy Steps To Maintain Your Deck in Fall

July 15, 2016November 4, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Fall has arrived and winter is knocking at the door. A lot of times we shut the doors and focus on what are we going to do in order to stay warm and cozy and don’t even think about our outdoor spaces.

Believe it or not, this time is very crucial in the maintenance of your deck especially if you want it to continue looking beautiful for those warmer spring and summer months. It’s pivotal that you sweep off dead leaves and wash down your deck from time to time. Leaves that are left on the deck can wind up in between each deck board. This can then continue to accumulate and develop into a serious drainage problem when the snow begins to pile on or the rain starts to pour. How bad of a drainage problem? Water can begin to collect on the surface of the board, and with nowhere to go, can lead to the cupping and warping of your deck boards.

New CNC Molder for Florida and North Carolina Factories

December 16, 2014June 13, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

We are proud to announce our North Carolina and Florida factories are receiving new CNC molders to reduce production times! The CNC molder in our North Carolina factory will improve production by adding a secondary source of pregrooved, tongue and groove, and siding profiles. In our brand-new Florida facility it will allow us to start custom-milling profiles and reduce the time it takes our customers to receive their materials.

Caring for your deck

March 31, 2022February 14, 2014 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Mother Nature can take a toll on wooden decks. But, with proper cleaning and maintenance, your deck will last for many years. Here are some step-by-step instructions: Remove all items such as furniture, plants and carpets from your deck. Protect nearby shrubs and plantings from debris and spray by covering them with plastic sheeting. Remove …

Deck Inspection: How to Inspect Ledgers, Girders, and Joists

December 16, 2014December 9, 2013 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Girders and joists work together as the support system for your deck.

Girders and joists are an integral part of your deck. They work in harmony to support the entire walking area. Because these connections are so important, you need to inspect that they were both properly installed, and properly fastened.

How to Properly Acclimate Decking and Siding

March 31, 2022December 6, 2013 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

All wood breathes, no matter what kind it is. The fibers that make up the wood absorb and release moisture. It’s required that before you begin installation, you allow the decking to acclimate to your local environment. This helps prevent large expansion and contraction of the wood once it’s installed. The proper way to acclimate …