{"id":1134,"date":"2017-11-13T16:50:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T16:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2023-03-28T15:26:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T14:26:06","slug":"dont-underestimate-mould-on-your-decking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/dont-underestimate-mould-on-your-decking\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Underestimate Mould On Your Decking"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the colder winter weather, mould is one of those issues that you\u2019ll probably find yourself facing increasingly often. Moisture from increased rainfall, humidity or even shade cover can create ideal conditions for mould and moss to grow. You might not think this is such a problem \u2013 after all, it\u2019s not in the house, right? \u2013 but trust us, it\u2019s something you\u2019ll want to prevent from forming on your decking at all costs!<\/p>\n

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On this week\u2019s blog, here are just a couple of the reasons why mould and moss can pose such a problem:<\/p>\n

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  1. Mould makes your decking look awful<\/li>\n
  2. It can easily damage the wood<\/li>\n
  3. It can be dangerous for family and friends<\/li>\n
  4. It undoes all your hard work!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So now that you know the essence of them, let\u2019s look at them in a bit more detail, shall we?<\/p>\n

    Mould Can Make Your Decking Look Ugly<\/h2>\n

    \"dont<\/p>\n

    The thing about mould spores is that they\u2019re so tiny, so light, that they can travel very easily through the air. They\u2019re living organisms, and like all of us, they get quite peckish on a regular basis. Only in this case, what they\u2019re feeding on is the wood of your decking boards<\/a>. As they do this, they multiply, and then it\u2019s not long before you start to see a green, brown or black stain creeping across your decking. Left unchecked, it looks horrible; definitely not at the top of anyone\u2019s Christmas list.<\/p>\n

    It Can Irreversibly Damage Your Decking Boards<\/h3>\n

    \"dont<\/p>\n

    As we touched on above, mould spores aren\u2019t just resting on the wood \u2013 they\u2019re eating it. What\u2019s more, if you don\u2019t take pretty swift action, sometimes surrounding insects will get in on the action, and soon you may have an army of critters merrily gnawing away at the wood. And as we all know, wood doesn\u2019t grow on tr\u2026 OK, well it certainly doesn\u2019t grow back on decking, anyway, no matter how much you clean it afterwards.<\/p>\n

    Mould And Moss Makes Your Decking Dangerous<\/h3>\n

    \"dont<\/p>\n

    One of the main characteristics of mould and moss is that it be very easy to slip on it, transforming your decking from a lovely place to relax in the summer to a lovely place to sprain your wrist in the winter. It\u2019s not just you at risk either; if you have any family in the house, it\u2019s quite possible that they can go flying, too. Don\u2019t take the risk!<\/p>\n

    It Undoes All Your Hard Work!<\/h3>\n

    If you\u2019ve been keeping your decking clean and clear all throughout the year ready to enjoy it in the summer, it would be a shame to let all that go to waste come the winter, especially if the damage done turns out to be irreversible. It might seem like a bit of a chore to keep it clean in winter, but trust us \u2013 it\u2019s well worth the effort in the long run!<\/p>\n

    Looking for tips on how to keep your decking clean throughout winter? At Savoy Timber, we\u2019re on the case. You can read our last post on how to keep your decking clean in winter<\/a>, and stay tuned for our advice on how to tackle moss if you find it\u2019s formed on your decking. Don\u2019t forget though \u2013 prevention is better than cure! You can pop into any one of our DIY stores<\/a> in Preston, Blackpool or Wigan to get more detailed advice in person from any of our friendly members of staff, or shop for specialised products to protect your decking.<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Twitter: @SavoyTimber<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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