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  1. 22nd January 2002, 04:32 PM #1
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    Gidday,

    I have just bought a house with a deck that looks like it is about 5 years old. The decking boards are under cover but get a bit of rain when the gutters overflow. I was wondering if I should be oiling the boards with something and if so what and how often. The boards look like they have never been touched before.

    Thanks for any advice.

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  3. 22nd January 2002, 06:40 PM #2
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    Ivor,
    Is it necessary? Well that depends really.
    Being a few years old its probably going to need some work before applying anything to it. What sort of timber is it? Treated pine? Hardwood??? I have a t.pine deck and its over 8yrs old and never had anything on it. Its worn but it still looks ok. On the other hand I have a hardwood deck on my Ute and I applied a decking oil from day one and I am having to reapply the oil every two months otherwise it starts turning that grey colour.
    First thing I would do would be to get a gerni to the deck and see how it comes up, others may suggest using a timber cleaner/conditioner before applying anything, but I don't think its that necessary just somthing the paint manufacturers come up with too make more money I reakon.
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  4. 23rd January 2002, 01:31 PM #3
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    Shane,

    It's a hardwood deck, but I don't know what sort of eucalypt. The non-faded areas are a readdy colour and the rest is aged grey.

    I was hoping to avoid sanding it cause I have got better things to do with my time. So I guess if it is already grey, I'll just leave it. I was just worried that although grey it might deteriorate without oil.

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