Decking Maintenance Archives

5 Easy Fall Deck Cleanup Tips You Need to Use

March 10, 2022September 8, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Fall marks a welcomed change in weather, but it also means more maintenance for your deck. The trees around your home shed leaves and rain substitutes the endless summer sun. Follow these fall deck tips and you’ll be on your way enjoying autumn on your deck. Reseal your deck Before heavier rain rolls in, make …

Why Should I Oil My New Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, or Massaranduba Deck?

May 27, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

As our salespeople take care of both our current and potential customers, we get asked the question, “Why should I oil my deck and with what,” very often. We always explain, as best as possible, why it’s a good idea to do so from the beginning and most of our customers understand the benefits. However, we feel this topic should be explored a little more in-depth.

My Deck Feels Tacky After Oiling It. How Can I Fix It?

May 2, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If you recently oiled your hardwood deck and ended up with a tacky mess, you’re not alone. Every spring we get many calls from homeowners who find their feet sticking to their deck. They just wanted to spruce up their deck for the upcoming summer parties and family gatherings; now their deck is unusable. This …

When is the correct time to clean and re-oil your hardwood deck?

February 5, 2016February 4, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

It seems like the answer to this question should be simple enough. You clean and re-oil your hardwood deck when it starts to look faded. But you also have to take into account the season and the type of maintenance you’ve been doing.

Should You Use Salt to Remove Snow and Ice?

January 21, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

The United States is has finally fallen into winter’s frosty grip. While many are jumping for joy with the arrival of winter precipitation, others are dreading shoveling snow off their driveways and decks. We get how annoying it can be to shovel snow every morning. We understand that sometimes you just want to use salt and get it over with. But before you go out and buy salt by the pound, be mindful of the effects it can have on your deck.

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.