2 Simple Tips to Extending the Life of Your Aluminum Deck
2. KeepIt Clean
An aluminum deck is built to last and lowmaintenance but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more you can do to keep your decklooking brand new all year long. These two simple tips will insure that you notonly have a safe deck but a beautiful one!
1. CheckYour Deck
“Twice a year – usuallyin spring and fall – it’s a good idea to check on the structure and overallstate of your deck” (5 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Outdoor Wooden Deck).
· Check for split ordecaying wood.
· Keep an eye out forholes, which could mean insects have burrowed in and made a home.
· Check for a widened gapbetween the house and the ledger, which may signal that the bolts needtightening.
· Flashing around theledger board prevents moisture from building up and causing rot. Look to see ifit has pulled away from the house, and make sure caulk that seals overlappingpieces is intact. Inspect for mud or debris stuck between the spacer and theexterior wall, a sign the flashing's been breached.
· Firmly grasp andwriggle railing to make sure they're secure. Also double-check whether theymeet local codes, which generally call for a railing at least 3 feet high withbalusters spaced no wider than 4 inches apart.
· Look for looseconnections between posts and the deck's beams.
2. Keepit Clean
· “Don’t let leaves, sticks, and so forthpile up on your deck.” (5 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Outdoor Wooden Deck).
· Also, be on the lookoutfor bees and wasps that may be building nests, and treat the area accordingly.Don’t have lights on all night around your deck, as this attracts bugs – if youwant lighting on your deck at night, choose a variety that does not attractinsects. (5 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Outdoor Wooden Deck).
· Clean your aluminumdeck regularly. This can be done with warm water and soap. Thebest method of cleaning your aluminum deck is by regular washing using asolution of
warm water and non‐abrasive,pH neutral detergent. Your AridDek aluminum deck surface should bethoroughly rinsed after cleaning to remove all residues. AridDek should becleaned using a soft cloth or sponge or a natural bristle brush.
By cleaning youraluminum deck regularly or as needed, you are protecting an investment andkeeping your deck in excellent condition. Cleaning your AridDek watertightaluminum deck will only prolong the longevity of an already long lasting deck!
About Wahoo Decks
Headquartered in Gainesville,Georgia, Wahoo Decks is a leading manufacturer of award-winning outdoorproducts. Wahoo products have been engineered to be uniquely low-maintenanceand more resistant to natural elements than traditional decking products. WahooDecks offers AridDek, a waterproof aluminum decking product and Fortis, anon-watertight aluminum deck board. Additionally, Wahoo Decks, offers DryJoistand DryJoistEZ, a revolutionary waterproof and structural aluminum joistsystem, Wahoo Rail, a complete line of aluminum railing kits, and WahooComplete, an all-in-one pre-fabricated aluminum balcony product. For moreinformation about Wahoo Decks, visit http://www.WahooDecks.com.
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