Decking
Routine Care Task
Inspect decking for deterioration
The purpose for doing this task is that a deck that has been allowed to deteriorate can cause serious injuries by allow people to fall, trip, etc.
Priority
Timing: May (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Decking are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
Inspect all outdoor wooden structures for signs of wear and deterioration. Use a screwdriver or wood awl to probe for soft spots.
Check the handrails, spindles, and other railing supports to ensure they can hold the weight of a large person leaning against them.
Check the deck flooring for boards that have split, warped, or came loose.
Check stairs by carefully applying weight on each step.
Tighten any nuts and bolts.
Helpful Accessories
It is mixed with water to brighten and restore the natural beauty of exterior wood
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Heavy duty floor scrub brush for wet or dry surface
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Provides quality coating and professional grade sealant for exterior wood projects
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Cleans and restores decks and other weathered exterior wood
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Larger numbers indicate coarser sandpaper
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Benefits
The benefits of this task are high, for helping to reduce potential safety hazards.
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Health & Safety
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Maintaining Value
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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Appearance
Costs
The cost of this task is relatively low. It is estimated that this task should take about 30-60 minutes to complete, depending on the size and style of your decking. You will need a screwdriver or wood awl, a flashlight, and wrenches to complete this task.
