Pine Decking

How to clean your deck

• Sweep with a hard bristled broom to remove loose debris
• Check for any structural issues and fix them, such as screws sticking out (hammer them back in, or replace them), and rotting boards or knots falling out (replace the boards with new ones)
• Clean your deck with a deck clean solution. Water blasters can damage a timber deck if used incorrectly. The pressure should be no more than 600 PSI and the nozzle should not be held too close to the deck, or in one place for too long

In addition to the annual clean, a pine deck will require sanding and staining every 1-2 years.

Pine is a natural timber product that responds to environmental changes such as moisture levels and sunlight exposure. Cupping and splitting may occur, especially in the hotter drier seasons. Care must be taken during installation and maintenance to allow for movement, which is a normal occurrence in all timber decking.

Installation guide for pine decking

When installing a radiata pine deck, you’ll need to consider ventilation, span, coating, spacing, and fastenings.

We’ve got all you need to know in our pine decking installation and maintenance guide.

Remember at all times that pine decking is a natural timber product and so slight cracking and movement may occur; especially in the hotter drier seasons. It is natural that with New Zealand’s high levels of UV that most timber silvers-off over time.