Summer is officially over and it is time to make sure your deck is ready for the autumn leaves and harsh winter that is around the corner. It’s critical to inspect and repair your deck before the seasons change; trust me, you’ll be thankful you did next summer. When the heat comes back you’ll be able to enjoy your time outside with no problems. This article gave some tips on how to do so.

The first thing to look for when repairing your deck is splintered or rotted parts and rough spots. Weatherproof fasteners won’t rust during weather changes and neither will stainless steel ones. Another tip: check where the deck and the house meet so that you don’t risk the deck falling through. During the summer leaves, sticks, food and other debris can fall in between the cracks of the deck so make sure to get rid of any items. In addition, these things and more can leave stains on the deck. Use a cleaner that contains oxalic acid which is meant for wood only. For example, a chlorine bleach will ruin the surface of your deck. After you have done this, rinse off any excess fluids with regular water . Next, apply a clear water repellent finish that contains an anti-fungal agent. This will ensure that stains will be kept to a minimum once the seasons change so that when summer rolls around your friends and family will be more then ready to hang outside.