CONSULTING ” DECKING BOARDS ” care
Wood is like people: The gray comes with age. Outdoor decking boards lose their natural wood color due to sun and rain and acquire a silver-grey patina. Surface cracks also occur over the years. This process can be slowed down by oiling, but not stopped completely.
The wood color changes with weathering. Jatoba and Garapa initially become much darker in sunlight before graying sets in, whereas teak quickly turns silver. You should therefore not base your choice of wood type on color alone, but always keep an eye on the aging process.
top unoiled, bottom oiled
Cracks also occur on the surface or at the ends of decking boards. Although this effect is more pronounced in native woods, it also occurs regularly in tropical woods.
From a technical point of view, the graying of the decking and the formation of cracks is not really a problem: it does not reduce the durability of the wood. However, unsightly spots and stains can form, which can be easily removed with the right care. Cleaning and impregnation can also extend the natural life of the decking boards. The right care for your wooden decking depends above all on what the aim of the care is. Here you will find an overview of suitable products for patio care.
How do you oil the boards? Find out here in the video “Oiling the boards”, as well as everything else in 13 videos about building a wooden deck – from selecting the material to laying the boards and caring for the wood.
Terrace oil from BioMaderas
Effect: Color is retained longer, cracking is reduced.
Application: Once for initial protection or twice a year for longer color retention. BioMaderas decking oil has been specially developed for tropical wood decking boards. One liter is sufficient for about 10 square meters of terrace. The oil is available in three variants:
Colorless: For effective protection against cracks.
Light: For protection against cracking and longer color retention.
Dark: For already greyed surfaces that are to be given a new color
Impregnation from BioMaderas
Effect: Prevents fungal and mold infestation.
Application: Only on less durable wood or in poorly ventilated areas. The impregnation protects the wood from fungal attack. However, as it is toxic and BioMaderas decking wood is naturally highly resistant to wood-destroying fungi, we only recommend using it in poorly ventilated and damp areas of the decking or on less durable woods such as larch or spruce.
Front edge wax from BioMaderas
Effect: Protection against end cracks.
Application: The end edge wax significantly reduces the formation of end cracks on the cut edges and should be applied once to the end wood after the boards have been cut to size.
Patio cleaner from BioMaderas
Effect: Removes dirt, algae and old oil.
Application: As required. The BioMaderas decking cleaner is based on oxalic acid and has proven to be an efficient means of cleaning dirty and grayed decking.
To reduce cracking, the decking should be oiled after installation. If you want to keep the wood color longer, you should repeat the application twice a year with the light-colored decking oil from BioMaderas.
Preparation: When the decking is finished, it can be oiled. The wooden substrate must be clean, free of dust and grease and dry. Remove soiling with a suitable cleaner. Stir well before and during use.
Application: Apply BioMaderas Decking Oil thinly and evenly to bare, untreated wood with a lint-free cotton cloth, brush or roller.
Touch up: Remove any excess (oil not absorbed into the wood) within 20 minutes with a cloth or rub in.
Leave to rest: The freshly oiled surface should not get wet for 8 hours. The wood is then weatherproof.
Table of contents
Overview of the process
Calculate demand
Calculate costs
Order wood samples
Wood decking shipping
Temporary storage
Building instructions for wooden decking
Shopping list
Preparing the substrate
Meadow or earth
Stone or concrete
Roof or balcony
Slope
Laying the foundation
Creating height compensation
Laying the substructure
Installing decking boards
Select saw blade
Screwing decking boards
Assembly instructions for decking screws
Assembly instructions Clips
Veneering wooden decking
Building stairs
Decking boards crooked
Typical errors
Maintain
Cleaning
Enjoy
Decking quality
Best decking wood
Wood species comparison
Manual sorting
Cracks and curvature
Durability of wooden decking
Wood vs. aluminum
Concealed screw connection comparison
Branded products
Finger-jointing
