Pressure treated lumber can be great for decks: it’s resistant to insects and fungus, but it is vulnerable to water damage. With the proper care, you can be sure your deck will last for years to come. Here are a few tips for maintaining and caring for your deck made of pressure treated lumber:
- Clean and treat the deck periodically.
- If building a new deck, wait 30 days to make sure the wood is dry in case it’s been treated recently before waterproofing (or use a waterproofer that indicates it can be applied right away to new pressure treated lumber).
- Make sure to use hot-dipped galvanized, stainless steel or coated fasteners, as the chemicals in pressure treated lumber can be corrosive to standard screws.
Use an exterior wood stain to give your deck some extra color usually reserved for more expensive woods. Visit https://www.thompsonswaterseal.com for ideas.
Post time: Apr-07-2017