How does one protect a large wooden deck from ice and snow?

Carol
by Carol

We replaced a large wood deck made with pressure treated lumber several years ago. When it was ready we stained it with quality stain. Unfortunately, over the years it continued to require surface care, so we finally decide to buy a new product that was very expensive, and stated that it would withstand just about anything. Guess what? Mother nature once again proved them wrong but I'm sure they knew that prior to marketing this product. It is thick and goes on like paint and yes, also comes off. Anyone know of a product that will provide protection at least for a couple of years?

  3 answers
  • Lavelle Batchelor Lavelle Batchelor on Nov 23, 2018

    Wish I knew.

    • Carol Carol on Nov 23, 2018

      Then two people would know. Thank you for commenting, I'm not sure there is an answer.

  • William William on Nov 24, 2018

    Nothing much you can do. It's wood and weather will affect it. Decks do need to be maintained on a regular basis. Cleaned and stained/sealed every three to four years. A good UV solid stain provides the best protection. Pressure treated decks need to be real dry. They suck moisture like crazy. I hope you didn't use a deck over product. Too many problems with them and class action lawsuits against the manufacturers.

    • Carol Carol on Nov 24, 2018

      Thank you so much William for your suggestions. I don't know what a deck over product is but I sure will try to find out.

  • Betty Betty on Nov 24, 2018

    I had a problem with Thompson water dealer. .didn't work for me. .this year we pressure wash it . I bought Olympic stain and dealer combined. .guaranteed six years. .they also had one ten years .I got at home depot. .have had it on about three months. .love it so far. .time will tell.

    • Carol Carol on Nov 25, 2018

      I have had some great suggestions and I thank you for yours. I am going to look into all that I have received and I appreciate you taking the time to write. TY