Here’s a handy guide to reducing and preventing standing water on NeoTimber\u00ae composite decking…<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Standing water on decking, if left unchecked, can have a detrimental effect on the surface and structure of your boards. Moisture will seep into the wood and cause them to warp, bend, and rot – especially in the case of timber decking. Though composite decks don’t typically face these issues, standing water can reduce the longevity of the boards if left for prolonged periods of time. Standing water is also just a grim sight to look at, taking away all of the lustre of your composite decking<\/a>. Pair this with how standing water wildly reduces the slip resistance of our slip-resistant decking boards<\/a>, and you’ve got a real safety issue on your hands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"how](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/How-To-Prevent-Standing-Water-2.jpg\" "\\"Standing")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>If you’re still in the planning stages of your project<\/a>, you can prevent standing water by building decking<\/a> on a very slight decline. However, if you’re struggling with standing water on an existing deck, there are a few things you can do to treat and reduce the effects. Let\u2019s take a look…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"how](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/How-To-Prevent-Standing-Water.jpg\" "\\"How")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>How To Prevent Standing Water<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The primary method of preventing standing water on your decking is to install decking<\/a> with a drainage slope on the subframe<\/a>. Working to a decline degree of 1% (100mm drop per 10m length) you can create an incline which is slight enough to not be noticeable and yet allow water to naturally drain off.<\/p>\nBy using NeoTimber\u2019s purpose-built fixings<\/a> provided with our composite decking<\/a>, you will automatically create a 3mm or 6mm gap between the boards, depending on whether or not you choose our stainless steel<\/a> or plastic fixing clips<\/a>. This gap between boards will also naturally aid in draining your boards, preventing an excess of standing water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Treating Standing Water On Decking<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you find you\u2019re getting a large collection of standing water on your deck, the simplest way to get rid of it is to use a mop and bucket. Routine maintenance<\/a> like this enables you to simply soak up the water and drain it off into a bucket to remove excess water. Towels, squeegees, and general cleaning tools will aid with clearing the water from your deck. Just make sure to avoid using a hard-bristled broom; you don’t want to scratch the surface of your boards. Instead, choose a soft bristled brush for a much gentler clean<\/a>.<\/p>\nApply the brush, broom or mop along the length of each deck board, paying particular attention to the grooves of the boards and shaded areas of the deck where standing water is more likely to accumulate. Brush surplus water to an inconspicuous area where it will not cause water staining<\/a> or further damage to joists and the underlying subframe. Use a sponge to soak up the excess water and wring it away from the surface of your decking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"how](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/How-To-Treat-Standing-Water.jpg\" "\\"How")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"how](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/IMG_2216-scaled.jpg\" "\\"Joist")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Standing Water & Your Subframe<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>One issue that can affect all types of decking<\/a> is standing water sitting on top of the joists. Depending on how well-ventilated the underside of your decking is, a wet subframe can rot surprisingly swiftly. When this occurs, it can cause all kinds of issues with your deck. The boards can bend, twist, and fall through into the void below. To skirt around the rotting of your subframe due to standing water, you can buy specialised joist tape<\/a> to apply at the time of installation<\/a>. This ensures that water simply rolls off the timber, preventing the rotting of your decking subframe<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf your deck is situated where standing water is an ongoing issue, joist tape<\/a> may not be a strong enough solution. Thankfully, there are alternatives to timber for your subframe and joists. NeoTimber\u00ae supplies plastic lumber<\/a> and composite joists<\/a>, which are particularly useful in areas that either regularly flood or face a high water table. Plastic lumber<\/a> has a very low water absorption rate, making it the perfect material for our waterproof decking posts<\/a>. While composite joists aren’t 100% water-resistant, they are far more impervious to the effects of moisture than timber.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span>Compare Our Ranges<\/h2><\/span>
Standing water on decking, if left unchecked, can have a detrimental effect on the surface and structure of your boards. Moisture will seep into the wood and cause them to warp, bend, and rot – especially in the case of timber decking. Though composite decks don’t typically face these issues, standing water can reduce the longevity of the boards if left for prolonged periods of time. Standing water is also just a grim sight to look at, taking away all of the lustre of your composite decking<\/a>. Pair this with how standing water wildly reduces the slip resistance of our slip-resistant decking boards<\/a>, and you’ve got a real safety issue on your hands.<\/p>\n<\/div> If you’re still in the planning stages of your project<\/a>, you can prevent standing water by building decking<\/a> on a very slight decline. However, if you’re struggling with standing water on an existing deck, there are a few things you can do to treat and reduce the effects. Let\u2019s take a look…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The primary method of preventing standing water on your decking is to install decking<\/a> with a drainage slope on the subframe<\/a>. Working to a decline degree of 1% (100mm drop per 10m length) you can create an incline which is slight enough to not be noticeable and yet allow water to naturally drain off.<\/p>\n By using NeoTimber\u2019s purpose-built fixings<\/a> provided with our composite decking<\/a>, you will automatically create a 3mm or 6mm gap between the boards, depending on whether or not you choose our stainless steel<\/a> or plastic fixing clips<\/a>. This gap between boards will also naturally aid in draining your boards, preventing an excess of standing water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> If you find you\u2019re getting a large collection of standing water on your deck, the simplest way to get rid of it is to use a mop and bucket. Routine maintenance<\/a> like this enables you to simply soak up the water and drain it off into a bucket to remove excess water. Towels, squeegees, and general cleaning tools will aid with clearing the water from your deck. Just make sure to avoid using a hard-bristled broom; you don’t want to scratch the surface of your boards. Instead, choose a soft bristled brush for a much gentler clean<\/a>.<\/p>\n Apply the brush, broom or mop along the length of each deck board, paying particular attention to the grooves of the boards and shaded areas of the deck where standing water is more likely to accumulate. Brush surplus water to an inconspicuous area where it will not cause water staining<\/a> or further damage to joists and the underlying subframe. Use a sponge to soak up the excess water and wring it away from the surface of your decking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> One issue that can affect all types of decking<\/a> is standing water sitting on top of the joists. Depending on how well-ventilated the underside of your decking is, a wet subframe can rot surprisingly swiftly. When this occurs, it can cause all kinds of issues with your deck. The boards can bend, twist, and fall through into the void below. To skirt around the rotting of your subframe due to standing water, you can buy specialised joist tape<\/a> to apply at the time of installation<\/a>. This ensures that water simply rolls off the timber, preventing the rotting of your decking subframe<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your deck is situated where standing water is an ongoing issue, joist tape<\/a> may not be a strong enough solution. Thankfully, there are alternatives to timber for your subframe and joists. NeoTimber\u00ae supplies plastic lumber<\/a> and composite joists<\/a>, which are particularly useful in areas that either regularly flood or face a high water table. Plastic lumber<\/a> has a very low water absorption rate, making it the perfect material for our waterproof decking posts<\/a>. While composite joists aren’t 100% water-resistant, they are far more impervious to the effects of moisture than timber.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>How To Prevent Standing Water<\/h2><\/span>
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