The Deck Doctor

Is your deck looking grey and tired? Nails popping up, boards cupping ? A freshly sanded and coated deck provides an amazing transformation that not only looks beautiful and restores the natural color of your decking timber, but also provides valuable protection against the rain and sun, which cause rot and the eventual breakdown of the timber. So says The Deck Doctor, Richard Neylan who has been

sanding and specializing in applying timber finishes on decks for nearly 10 yrs. We have a harsh climate here in the Northern Rivers consisting of high rainfall and hot sunny periods – regular maintenance every 12 months is essential to protect the investment in your deck and the value in your home. Richard recommends using coatings instead of oils as the coating leaves a film on the timber which can last 2-4 years, depending on the amount of exposure to the sun or even longer with regular maintenance coats.. Oils by comparison are totally absorbed into the timber resulting in the timber greying and losing its color in a matter of months. An average size deck (say 50m2) can be sanded and coated in a day meaning that it is not as expensive as some people might think. Many people do not get around to maintaining their decks, so Richard also offers a maintenance program whereby he will contact you every 12 months and for
a minimal cost, will apply a maintenance coat. Richard also installs cable balustrading and can carry out repairs on decking, post and handrail replacement, and stairs.