Decking Maintenance Archives

What is Joist Tape?

February 18, 2026May 4, 2023 by Advantage Lumber

The joist tape that we recommend is: DeckWise® WiseWrap® JoistTape™ It’s a flexible polyethylene waterproof wood flashing designed to protect your decking structure. This high-quality material is fortified with a rubberized asphalt mastic adhesive, offering superior protection against moisture. Each roll comes in a generous size of 3 inches wide and 75 feet long, with …

How to Clean Trex Decking

April 18, 2023March 27, 2023 by Advantage Lumber

All exterior building materials require cleaning. Cleaning Trex decking is relatively easy and straightforward. Generally, soap and water is all that is required to clean Trex Transcend, Enhance, and Select products. Here’s some additional tips and instructions on cleaning Trex decking: Dirt and Debris The affected area should be sprayed off with a hose to …

What Does Gray Ipe Look Like?

January 20, 2020 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Ipe is an incredible wood, especially for decking. One of the benefits we often mention is the low maintenance requirement. Once it’s installed, you barely have to touch an ipe deck! Virtually the only thing you have to do is oil it every year or so to preserve that rich brown color. Of course, people …

Is Your Ipe Decking Grey?

May 12, 2026June 14, 2018 by Dan Ivancic

If you have an Ipe deck that has been neglected or gone grey don’t worry you can quickly make it look new again. Naturally the UV rays of the sun will strip the color out of the surface of wood and many other materials, even composites that claim they won’t fade. The problem with other …

Winter is Coming, Prepare Your Decks!

December 12, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Winter doesn’t officially start until the 21^st, but I think our friends up north would disagree. When the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, who cares what the calendar says!

Get Ready For Winter

November 4, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

The summer entertaining season may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to ignore your deck. As fall winds down, here are a few things you should do to prepare for winter:

Re-oiling Your Deck During Fall: Good or Bad Idea?

March 10, 2022September 9, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Oiling your deck is usually done during spring to get the best looking deck for the summer BBQ’s and outdoor parties. Not a lot of people think of re-oiling their deck in fall just before the winter months hit but it’s a missed opportunity to give your deck a little protection from the rain and …