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The best way to clean your timber decking

Lazy Susan — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:57:02 +0000

If you’ve recently installed or you’re thinking of installing timber decking, then be prepared. Your brand new timber decking will need a certain amount of care from time to time in order to keep it looking its best. Like timber flooring inside the home, timber decking is long term investment and with a little care and maintenance you will prolong the life of your decking. A quick search online will illustrate the plethora of advice and cleaning products etc that’s available to help protect and maintain decking, and I have to say the effort taken to keep it looking good is really worthwhile and will add years onto the life of the timber. The first year will bring many changes in the weather and your timber decking will become faded and grey as well as dirty and stained. If so, clean it thoroughly, restoring it’s original colour…

Whether your new wood has been pressure treated or not (pressure treated wood has a greenish tint) it should be treated with a deep penetrating treatment (not a stain or cheap oil as this will not penetrate into the wood) specifically designed for new wood, and ideally should be applied as soon as possible after…

Lazy Susan’s tips on how to arrange garden furniture

Lazy Susan — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:35:55 +0000

Good arrangement of your garden furniture can be an eye-catching and functional way of adding a little comfort to your garden. By following a few simple guidelines, you can improve your garden and make it to look inviting and welcoming to visitors, whilst still keeping function at the forefront. Moreover, a well arranged patio will help to create additional living space for you and your family to enjoy during the summer. And who better than Lazy Susan to give you some easy tips for arranging your garden furniture.

The first thing that you have to do is to make sure that you purchase garden furniture that will fit in the space in which you are going to use it in appropriately. If you choose furniture which is too large for the space available on your patio, it will not allow you to walk freely around your garden. On the other hand, if you choose garden furniture that is a little on the small side for the space you have, then the end result can be a patio that seems empty and incomplete. The second thing you need to consider, is about how the space is currently used by you…

How to repair your decking after Winter

Lazy Susan — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:18:04 +0000

After the Winter we’ve just had, as things start to warm up and we move into Spring, you want to take the time and inspect your decking for any wood rot, loose railings, damaged support beams and wooden planking. It is the perfect time to repair any structural damage and get your decking ready for the Summer. Tighten loose screws, bolts and spindles and while you’re at it, check all your outdoor garden tables, chairs, benches and planters. Make any repairs and be sure all seating is stable.

Water and dirt can collect in the crevices on your deck causing the wood to warp and discolor. It can also cause mildew and mold which can break down structural strength. First give your deck a good cleaning with any good deck cleaner. Then protect it with stain to penetrate the wood and offer protection from the elements. If you are not sure your deck needs staining, pour a cup of water on a few surfaces of the deck, If the water is absorbed in less than 10 minutes it’s time to stain or reseal your deccking.

Lazy Susan’s Decking Repair Tips

Inspect your deck frequently for popped nails and

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How to protect your timber deck from the British winter

Lazy Susan — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:46:51 +0000

Just before things get a little too cold, October/early November is the perfect time to be thinking about applying a new coat of wood stain to your deck in order to give it a little added protection against the oncoming British winter.

Contrary to what many people currently think, experts say the late summer or early autumn is the best time to apply a fresh coat of protective stain to your deck. Many people incorrectly assume that spring is the best time to apply stain to wood surfaces such as your deck, but you need to give the deck sufficient time to fully dry and recover from the excess moisture that is created during the winter months. So to refresh and protect your decking for the fast approaching winter season, take advantage of a beautiful bright autumn weekend and try these following helpful Lazy Susan tips to give your deck a makeover and a little extra protection.

1. Preparation

In order to achieve the perfect finish and ensure durability, before you apply the stain you need make sure the surface is prepared properly, and for your deck that basically means some routine maintenance. The first step is to clean the deck with…

The fundamentals of modern garden design

Lazy Susan — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:35:24 +0000

Good modern garden design always starts with a good plan. While some people are able to plan their garden by just walking about in it or working in stages, most of us need to start out with a clear drawn out plan. Start by thinking about what you want from the finished garden – what kind of a look and feel do you want to achieve in the end? Clarify your needs from the off and then decide in your own mind what kind of garden would meet those needs. Modern garden design gives us many choices and the final choice will depend on a number of factors.

How much time do you want to spend working in the garden? If your idea of gardening is sitting on your Lazy Susan Emma chair with a glass of wine and a good book, a formal layout or a ‘knot’ garden is probably not for you. The formal rose garden, although stunning to look at, seems to have fallen out of favour in modern garden design as they require a vast amount of maintenance. Nowadays we tend to plant roses as a focal point or as part of a mixed border, climbers or…

How to care for and maintain your wooden decking

Lazy Susan — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:36:03 +0000

If you have a wooden deck then it is important you look after it. Especially if you want it to last as long as possible! Many modern decks are created using pressure treated pine, which will easily last up to 40 years if its cared for and well looked after. However, there are still a few small problems that can occur such as splintering and discolouration. Luckily, Lazy Susan is on hand to help you prevent these potential problems, and by following a few small simple steps that we’ve compiled, you can keep your deck looking in tip top condition.

Maintaining your Deck

To start with, if your deck has only just been installed then you really should start by sealing it. However, it is vital you wait a couple of weeks before you actually do this. After it has been successfully sealed you should then reseal it once a year. Another annual job is to check for any loose boards and screws/nails. You should also make sure to clean the deck at least once a year too. To clean the deck properly you should first remove all furniture, planting etc away from the decking. Sweep the deck to ensure…

Design considerations for all DIY timber deck builders

Lazy Susan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:49:55 +0000

Following on from our earlier article ‘The Lazy Susan Guide to Timber Decking’, where we skirted on the subject of DIY deck building, I just wanted to look at this in a little more detail and give you a few pointers in terms of planning/designing your deck. Personally, I would always go down the professional route as my DIY skills are average at best. However, if you do want to build your own, then these design pointers from our ‘office expert’ will give you a little helping hand.

1. Where will the deck be located on the house?

We suggest you design your space just like any other room inside your house. For example,, you wouldn’t end a room in the middle of a window. Keep the parameter of your deck away from your windows by two feet or you will be looking out the window at a rail.

There are obstacles that extrude from the house that often get overlooked. You most likely will need to deal with or avoid any water taps, tumble dryer vents, windows below the deck etc. Building your deck lower than these things will save you some money.

Layout/Plot Plan

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The Lazy Susan guide to timber decking

Lazy Susan — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:43:53 +0000

If you want to improve your outdoor living space, then decking is the answer. Garden decking increases the amount of usable space in your home and is the perfect way of enjoying your garden more. Enjoy the summer on a clean, hard surface. Have a family BBQ and eat at your Lazy Susan garden furniture without it wobbling on uneven ground. A natural and durable product, timber decking is the ideal way to enhance your home. And because timber is so versatile, you can have your deck built in almost any size or shape and, not only is decking far simpler to construct than a traditional stone patio, it’s also a great deal faster and more environmentally sound.

DIY vs Professional Installation?

We tend to cover this question in most of our patio/deck building blogs, so lets get it up front and out the way before we look at the finer points of timber decking. The construction of low level decks is a project well within the abilities of most ’skilled’ DIY enthusiasts. However, if your plans are for a raised deck or include changes of level etc, I would suggest you always seek specialist expertise. You need to ensure that the deck is structurally…