{"id":1355,"date":"2018-02-21T11:06:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T11:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:41:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:41:26","slug":"3-common-winter-dangers-decking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/3-common-winter-dangers-decking\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Most Common Winter Dangers To Your Decking"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you live here in Britain, your decking probably isn\u2019t going to see the most activity during the winter. In fact, that\u2019s likely going to be true wherever you are in the world! Over the last few months we\u2019ve shared with you the full details on how to deal with common winter problems with your decking, but if you missed them, don\u2019t worry \u2013 this week, we\u2019ve summed them up in an easily digestible post to give you a few immediate quick tips if you find your decking\u2019s in trouble. So, what does winter give your decking to worry about?<\/p>\n

Stop Your Decking From Getting Mouldy<\/h2>\n

Winter is the prime time for mould to form on your garden decking<\/a>, as mould spores thrive under these conditions. Damp on your decking boards is the easiest way for mould to form, which means that increased rainfall, greater humidity or even just increased shade and darkness present the ideal opportunity for mould spores to take hold of your decking.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important to remember they\u2019re not just resting on your boards \u2013 they\u2019re eating them. That means that they can seriously damage your boards, making them look awful as well as undermining their integrity, and making your decking far slipper (and more dangerous) for family and friends in the meantime. The best way to deal with them in this case is by preventing \u2013 keeping your decking as clean as possible throughout the winter. It\u2019s a chore, yes, but worth it in the long run!<\/p>\n

Getting Chills<\/h2>\n

Snow and ice is an equally big problem for decking \u2013 if not more so. As you can imagine, again there\u2019s the risk of slipping and falling, but even after the snow has melted, it can leave black ice on your deck. You can use certain chemical solutions to melt this ice, but be careful they don\u2019t damage your decking! If you decide to shovel snow off your decking boards, it\u2019s also a good idea to make sure that you\u2019re shovelling parallel to your boards, not across them, or you risk chipping the wood. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll need to be careful not to use a shovel to crack any ice \u2013 again, you can damage your decking \u2013 and it\u2019s a good idea to steer clear of using salt, as it can dry out the natural moisture in the wood.<\/p>\n

Dealing With Pests Under Your Decking<\/h2>\n

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Winter is the hibernation time for lots of animals, and once they\u2019ve made their home under your decking they\u2019ll often stay there right through to spring and beyond. You can stop them from holing up by strategically blocking openings with netting or wire mesh. If you\u2019re planning on setting traps, be very careful \u2013 if one is sprung make sure that you can reach it. If you can\u2019t retrieve it, all you\u2019re left with is a dead animal in an inaccessible part of your deck, which is arguably worse than having a live one crawling about under there.<\/p>\n

As a general rule, you can head off lots of these problems by keeping your decking as clean and clear as you can, even in miserable weather. Liberon oil<\/a> can protect it against the worst effects of the rain and mould, and at Savoy Timber we\u2019ve got numerous varieties of decking boards<\/a> you can use to replace one of yours if it all goes a bit belly-up.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t hesitate to pop into any one of our three stores across the North West in Preston, Blackpool or Wigan if you want to buy your replacements in person, or take advantage of some friendly advice from one of our helpful professionals. At Savoy Timber, we\u2019re all about DIY Made Easy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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