No one living in Victoria will ever forget the tragedy of "Black Saturday". In the days leading up to this tragic event, the daily temperatures soured over 40 degrees. In was in these conditions that TIMBER DECKING NOW fulfilled a desperate clients need to "repair & alter" a rear ELEVATED DECK up in the Dandenong Ranges. It seems that the client was "desperate" on the grounds that he "could not get anyone to go to his home and quote the job!"
Upon arrival and inspection, the clients "desperation" was soon justified. Portions of the supporting bearers were rotted out! This fact was due to the damp conditions, lack of sunlight and heavy shade, plus the timber used in the original construction (OB hardwood) had no protective finishes or weatherproof capping installed. The entire deck was to be "re skinned" and repaired, along with a small "bay" extension towards one end. The owner also specified a small gable roof over the extension to protect a sliding door access point from the living area. Melbourne Deck Builders, Timber Decking Now, chose to commence work on this project at "sunrise" (with the owners consent.) The heat of the day and the decks orientation to the East meant that the construction team were exposed the full impact of the Sun, when it climbed over the trees to the rear of the property. By 11.30 am the temperature has risen past 35C! Work was ceased in the following hour on a day to day basis until the project was completed on the Friday, one day before the tragic events on Saturday! This decrepit structure in Melbourne's leafy East had seen better days. The owner had started demolishing the "worst" sections for safety reasons.
The brief was as follows...
Access to the site was very restricted by a narrow passageway through the middle of a storage shed. To make matters worse, all cutting and materials storage had to be under an open carport out the front, as was the site bin, due to a bus stop immediately out the front on the street. Timber Decking Now (Melbourne Deck Builders) easily completed this "chess game" project in less than eight working days. Take a look at the dramatic 'after' pictures below. You've invested money, effort and time finding the best Timber Deck Builders in Melbourne to get good and functional decking, so you would like to ensure it looks its best for so long as it possibly can. Fortunately, it is easy and cost effective to preserve and protect your decking.
The Best Way to Clean Decking in Melbourne With a decking cleaner, you can get rid of dirt, mould, moss, algae and any grease to make your decking appears brighter and cleaner. Attempt doing this two times a year: in Springtime to prepare yourself for the Summertime, and after Autumn to get your decking ready for the winter months ahead. Step One First thing first! Remove all moss or algae using a scraper or stiff, non metal brush. Brush off any loose debris that is in or on the decking. Get the cleaner ready but ensure you read the directions on the packaging before anything else. As outlined in the instructions, apply it to the decking by means of a sprayer, brush or watering can with a rose. Step Two When you have applied the cleaner, scrub the surface instantly using the stiff brush, and leave it for some time. Step Three With a hose, rinse off completely with clean water and make sure you wash all deposits away. Let the timber decking dry for a minimum of two days before applying a protective coating. The best way to Restore Decking in Melbourne In case your decking seems somewhat weathered or has turned gray, before using any kind of protection, you should consider applying a restorer to return it to its real color. Hot Tip! When you use decking restorer for your decking, bit by bit, work on little manageable regions (3-4 deck planks at a time) so you are able to complete the application, scrubbing and rinsing in a short time. Safety Comes First! Ensure you wear safety goggles to shield your eyes in the event you are utilizing a pressure washer. Step One First, make use of a stiff brush to get rid of loose debris, then take any moss, mould, and algae off with the help of a pressure washer. Make sure that you have removed any current protector, and the surface is bare prior to when you start applying the restorer. Step Two With the aid of a brush, apply your restorer to your timber decking. Step Three After applying the restorer, immediately, work it to the top layer of the wood using a stiff brush or scrubbing pad. Thereafter, allow it to stay. Step Four Thoroughly rinse off with water that is clean by means of a watering can or hose, while ensuring you have washed all the deposits away. Allow the decking to dry for two days before adding a protective coating. The Best Way to Protect your Timber Decking For you to ensure your deck stays at it best, make use of a decking stain, protector, or oil annually as well as decking cleanser two times a year. When it's appearing weathered, make use of a decking restorer before you use a stain, protector or oil, to bring it back to its original glory. It is vital that you protect your decking annually to ensure it stays looking its finest. You can use only three kinds of products to protect your decking: decking stain, decking protector and decking oil. The degree of protection they provide is determined by the kind of brand you buy. You can, however, check with your timber deck builder for the recommended brand. Decking Protector This soaks into the wood to waterproof and protect it. Because of it transparent (see-through) color, the appearance of your timber deck will not be altered. Decking Stains This is widely available in different colors, decking stains weatherproof and shield your timber deck while offering it a finish that is semi-opaque. Decking Oils Decking oils provide your Timber Deck with a much-needed protection. It penetrates the wood while replacing its natural oils so that a subtle colour that accentuates its natural beauty is left behind. It also offers waterproofing protection. We have 11 years experience working with a wide range of composite & timber materials, so if you think or feel you are in need of some expert advice and guidance, we will gladly help with photos gallery of examples and professional advice. For the records, we are experts at installing Trex Composite Decking - a cutting-edge decking material which requires virtually no maintenance, is eco-friendly, non-slippery, and hard wearing. To cap it all, it is perfect for use in wet areas like Melbourne. Visit our office... 31 Sydney Road, Bayswater, 3153. ... or call us on 0418 584 291 to find out more information about our timber decking flooring options today. |
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