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I'm seeking some advice regarding the best way to care for the decking steps in my garden. It has been in place since before I bough the house so and is probably about 5 - 10 years old, if not older. It wasn't in great condition when i moved in two years ago but most of my time has been spent dealing with other decorating / maintenance priorities.
I spent a good chunk of this afternoon jet washing and cleaning it with decking cleaner. It now look better but need some protection to survive the winter. I suspect it has been painted with a Ronseal decking stain at some point in the past (I have found a half used can that was left in the shed by a previous owner). However, I doubt it has received much care in the past 5 or so years. Most of the current stain has either peeled or been blasted off with the jet wash. The condition of the decking isn’t great. There are a few splits developing, some of the raised tread has come off in places and some of the boards on the lower steps have silvered due to UV exposure. I’m looking for some advice on how best to preserve it going forwards. I am aware that the decking further up is in much worse condition and is sagging due a support joist rotting through, but that is a job for next year.
I understand that there are several options: oil, stain or decking paint. Is there one that is recommend for long term protection? I'm I see either Cuprinol anti-slip Decking Stain or Ronseal Ultimate protection stain seem to be the most recommended options. However, are the other alternatives, such as decking paint, that would be recommended instead due to the poor condition of the decking? Also are there any additional things I need to do before applying the stain / paint?
I spent a good chunk of this afternoon jet washing and cleaning it with decking cleaner. It now look better but need some protection to survive the winter. I suspect it has been painted with a Ronseal decking stain at some point in the past (I have found a half used can that was left in the shed by a previous owner). However, I doubt it has received much care in the past 5 or so years. Most of the current stain has either peeled or been blasted off with the jet wash. The condition of the decking isn’t great. There are a few splits developing, some of the raised tread has come off in places and some of the boards on the lower steps have silvered due to UV exposure. I’m looking for some advice on how best to preserve it going forwards. I am aware that the decking further up is in much worse condition and is sagging due a support joist rotting through, but that is a job for next year.
I understand that there are several options: oil, stain or decking paint. Is there one that is recommend for long term protection? I'm I see either Cuprinol anti-slip Decking Stain or Ronseal Ultimate protection stain seem to be the most recommended options. However, are the other alternatives, such as decking paint, that would be recommended instead due to the poor condition of the decking? Also are there any additional things I need to do before applying the stain / paint?
