Prepare Your Deck for Winter: Protect and Preserve with Ipe Oil Plus
As summer winds down and cooler weather settles in, it’s a good time to give your deck some attention before the winter months arrive. Your deck has spent the season exposed to sun, heat, rain, and humidity, and protecting the wood now can help preserve its appearance and keep it looking its best when warmer weather returns.
Why Protect Your Deck Before Winter?
Even in the South, winter weather can bring moisture, temperature changes, and prolonged exposure to the elements. Over time, these conditions can cause exterior wood to weather, fade, and lose the rich appearance it had when it was first installed.
Ipe Oil Plus is designed for hardwood decking and helps enhance the natural color and appearance of the wood while providing water repellency and UV protection.
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Don't Wait Until Spring
Spring is often when homeowners start thinking about cleaning up and refreshing their outdoor spaces, but fall is a great time to get ahead of seasonal weather. Properly cleaning and treating your deck before winter can help maintain its appearance and prepare it for the seasons ahead.
When warmer weather returns, you'll be starting with a deck that has already received the care it needs.
See How Ipe Oil Plus Is Applied
Not sure where to start? See Ipe Oil in action and learn the basic application process, from preparing the surface to applying the finish and removing excess oil.
How to Apply Ipe Oil for Hardwood Decking
The application process begins with a clean, completely dry surface. Ipe Oil guidance recommends applying the finish within the appropriate temperature range, working with the grain, and removing excess oil after it has had time to penetrate the wood.
Building or Updating Your Deck?
Protecting your deck is only part of keeping your outdoor space in great shape. If you're building a new deck or replacing boards on an existing one, having the right fasteners is just as important.
Framing Fasteners offers decking fasteners and screws for a variety of outdoor applications, giving you the products you need to build a deck that is ready for years of use.
Keep Your Deck Looking Its Best
A beautiful deck is an investment in your home and outdoor living space. With the right maintenance and quality materials, you can help protect that investment and keep your hardwood decking looking its best season after season.
Whether you're protecting an existing deck or planning a new one, Framing Fasteners has the products you need to get the job done.
Prepare your deck now, so it's ready for the seasons ahead.
