How to Clean Your Deck for Spring and Summer

Winter is now well behind us, and that means custom decks throughout Winston Salem are getting ready for the warm spring and summer months. So what are a few things you can do to get yours ready for entertaining and relaxing? The pros at Paradise Decking have a few tips.

The first thing you should do is sweep your deck. Custom decks that get swept regularly continue to look great through the years. Taking the time to do some sweeping can get rid of leaves, twigs and other dirt and debris that accumulate during the cold winter months.

You should then hose down or power wash your deck. Not all custom decks should be power washed, so be sure to check with your custom decks installation company before you power wash. If it is not safe to do so or if you are not sure, then just use your hose to rinse your deck off. Custom decks that get rinsed off also tend to keep their looks longer than ones that do not get this kind of cleaning.

You should also take out your deck furniture and make sure every piece is fully cleaned and dried before you put them out for use. Make sure all cushions and clothed pieces are also fully washed and dried before use. This makes your deck more inviting to family members and other loved ones who want to come out and socialize and relax.

Finally, it's time to accessorize! Put out some spring and summer themed items. This makes custom decks even more welcoming and inviting for you and your guests. You can even put out a bird feeder or hummingbird feeder to bring nature to you and to get even more enjoyment out of the great outdoors!

For more information on custom decks in Winston Salem, call Paradise Decking at at 336-282-3374 or you can contact us for a Free Estimate.

Get Your Custom Deck Winter-Ready

Tis the season for colder temperatures! With winter right around the corner, you might be thinking about your custom decks and how to make sure it’s ready for the chilly temps and precipitation. Here are a few tips on how to make sure your custom decks in Winston Salem are ready for the upcoming cold season.

Prepare Your Deck Furniture

Take all of the cushions and padding off of your deck furniture and store it inside your home or garage. Then take your hose or power washer and spray down your custom deck furniture. Give it a quick clean-up and then cover it with a waterproof cover. Don’t neglect your grill either. Give it a wipe-down, cover it and set it near your home so it gets some protection from the wind and other outdoor elements.

Store Other Items

Do you have any planters on your custom decks? Or maybe some wind chimes or other decorations? Take all of them down and store them in your home or garage. That way, you know they are safely tucked away so you can enjoy them again this spring. Your planters will be all ready for you when the temperatures finally start to warm up again!

Clean Your Custom Decks

Take some time to sweep your custom decks. Clear leaves, twigs and other debris off of it. Make sure you do this a few times throughout the winter months to help it stay clean. This is also a good time to make sure there is no damage to your deck. The sooner you catch any damage done to your custom deck, the sooner you can get it repaired.

Do you want to learn more about custom decks in Winston Salem? Give us a call here at Paradise Decking at 336-282-3374 or feel free to contact us for a Free Estimate.