Beautiful wooden boardwalk planned for St Kilda

Remove stain wood stripper

Remove stain wood stripper with Defy deck stain and sealer remover: "How To Remove Wood Stain"

Rotting Deck Repair

Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls - Rotting Deck Repair: "Replace Rotten Decking "

Removing old stains

The Flood Company Australia: "PowerLift Deck Stain & Finish Remover is specifically designed to get under and lift off the old finishes, sealers and dirt from your deck. PowerLift restores the natural beauty of your deck while giving you a clean, sound surface for refinishing."

Link to pictures of decking proposed for St Kilda's foreshore

St Kilda Foreshore Promenade Renovations

Untreated decks dangerous?

Deck Maintenance Deck Repair: "decks are subject to the damaging effects of weather. A poorly maintained deck quickly turns a drab gray color. The discoloration is caused by dirt, moss, algae, and other plants, which soon begin to tear apart the surface of the wood. Splinters form, creating a rougher surface that is even more inviting to dirt and plants. Before long, you have a dingy deck that's treacherous when wet and riddled with splinters. "

What is Trex?

What is Trex?: "no need to spend hours staining or repairing, the enjoyment of a Trex deck is truly timeless."

Powerhouse decking - Albert Park Lake in Melbourne

YouRepair » Painting your Deck

YouRepair » Painting your Deck: "Although most stains say they have a 5 to 10 year warrantee you can expect to refinish your decking material once every other year and your vertical surfaces once every 3 to 4 years. Full Sunlight, Kids, Mold, Tree sap and other factors may shorten the times between applications."

No more painting decks!

An alternative to Timber Decking and Timber Decks - Fibreglass Deck Grip is ideal for decks and decking from FibreGrid: "DeckGrip is the ultimate Marina Decking product. The unique fibreglass composite decking structure is ideal for any environment. A cost effective replacement to timber decks and timber decking. Deck Grip has a lifetime guarantee and will not twist warp or swell. "

More on Marine Penetrol

Cal 39-2 Maintenance Logs: Maintenance Log, 2006: "Removed old varnish on handrails and cockpit hatchway and hatches. Sanded and primed with Penetrol and applied six coats of Epifanes Varnish."

Stain a wood deck tips and how to

Stain a wood deck tips and how to: "Applying Deck Stain or Sealers
A major source of problems and complaints for all wood finishes is over-application of the coating. Many do-it-yourselfers and some painting contractors believe that when it comes to coating, more is better. This is simply not the case and is particularly a problem for decks. Most deck finishes are designed to penetrate the surface of the wood. Putting too much of these coatings on the wood leads to a buildup of material, forming a film which can ultimately peel or crack. For water repellant products, over-application can result in a surface which is overly waxy, sticky, or slick. Over-applied stains will often result in sticky surfaces, since the coating buildup interferes with their ability to dry properly. "

Waterproofing Your Deck - Interior Paint, Pressure Washing, Exterior Wood Care, Florida Painting Contractor

Waterproofing Your Deck - Interior Paint, Pressure Washing, Exterior Wood Care, Florida Painting Contractor: "Advice on Waterproofing Your Deck
Even if you undertook the task of building your own deck, you understand the large investment (both monetary and in time) that went into the project. Decks add beauty and value to a home, and are often the family’s favorite place on lovely afternoons. In order to protect that investment, deck waterproofing is nearly as important as making sure your basement is dry and safe from water damage."

Wood Deck Cleaning and Refinishing

Wood Deck Cleaning and Refinishing: "'Wood decks require maintenance just like any other part of your home. Fortunately they are generally pretty easy to access and refinish,' writes Bob Formisano, About's Guide to Home Repair. This article on wood deck cleaning and refinishing will walk you through the steps required to keep your wood deck safe and sound."

Marine Penetrol - What is it really?

The Sailing Life: Thinking of Buying A New Boat?: "An interesting tidbit about Penetrol: If you buy a quart of 'Marine' penetrol it will set you back nearly $13.00. If you go to Home Depot and buy a quart of regular Penetrol, then it's about $7.00. You may think to yourself, 'Hmm, the marine stuff must have something interesting about it.' You'd be wrong. A call to the company that makes Penetrol by Herb garnered the following fact: It's all the same. The line that cans 'marine' Penetrol is exactly the same one canning the standard stuff. What changes? The label. And the price."