Decks play host to a wide range of outdoor activities during the warmer months. A season's worth of alfresco cooking, dining, and entertaining can easily dirty the surface with spots from grill grease ...

Question: Two years ago I installed Trex Decking to a very large deck and boat dock. I am please with the Trex however it has mildew spots. What do you recommend to treat it with? Answer: Clean the ...

DECKING is a popular addition in many gardens and many of us will be spending more time outside over the coming months now spring is here. Here are some simple tips to get your decking tip-top in time ...

Composite decking is durable and low-maintenance. But low maintenance doesn’t mean zero maintenance. You still have to clean it to keep it looking its best. This is a struggle I know first-hand. I’m ...

First, cover any plants, grass, yard ornaments or other items that are near or under your deck to protect them from cleaning ...

Q. We put down Trex decking in 2008. The composite lumber has developed dark spots all over it. It started with a few spots and has multiplied over the two-year period. What is causing the spotting, ...

We replaced the old wooden flooring on our porch with some composite decking material seven years ago. Since then it has performed well. But this spring we’re noticing some green mildew on the last ...

If you don't clean the underside, mold and mildew can build up and compromise the deck's integrity. You can clean the underside of the deck with a DIY cleaning solution, or a pressure washer. Cleaning ...

Q: We have a 16-year-old Trex deck that has a lot of green and reddish-brown staining. Everything we have read online recommends using only soap and water for cleaning and discourages pressure-washing ...