Within a year or two, sunlight and moisture will turn all woods into shades of grey. Outdoor decking is more prone to these changes due to rainwater, snow and direct exposure to UV rays from the sun. Woods natural color are broken down by light and washed out by rain. Don’t worry, it only fades very thin layer on the woods surface so it doesn’t affect your decks strength and durability. Moulds, fungi and other wood pests are another challenge to deal with. They settle on humid and moist timber which is very common but can and should be prevented.

The best solution to keep the sheer beauty of your decking is regular application of deck oils/stain at least twice a year. Deck oil act as a UV protectant and will also bring out the natural glow of your wooden decking. It also acts a barrier to shield your decking from unwanted elements. Prior to installation, all the sides of the board, even the bottom and end must be sealed with deck oil. This is highly recommended to guard each side and maintain equal moisture content on the wood. Depending on the wood’s density, deck oil must be coated until the wood can no longer absorb it.

For maintenance or renovation coats, make sure the decking is completely clean and dry. Existing decks with stains, dust, dirt, moulds and algae can be removed by scrubbing or using a stiff broom. For stubborn stains, it is also possible to use deck cleaning solutions or high pressure washer. The latter can wash out the wood grains if it’s done excessively so be aware. Light sanding is another alternative to get rid of some rough spots, splinters or minor damages on the board.

Do not apply deck oils when it’s expected to rain in the next couple of days or if the wood is wet. This will prevent the moisture from getting trapped inside that will cause your decking to rot. Select oils that penetrate deep inside the wood to give it a long lasting defence.

While some may find weathered deck appealing, it’s still advisable to do a regular care and maintenance to preserve the aesthetic and longevity of your decking. Try the new and improved ENiTo DEC™ oil, now with 6 times more protection against mould & algae, blue stain, moisture, decay, rotting fungi, moisture and UV rays. Especially formulated to give decking and all woodworks the deep protection they need all year round!

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ENiTo Flooring Pte Ltd, der weltgrößte Hersteller von hochwertigen Bodenbelägen, Terrassendielen und Fliesen aus Palmholz, verlagert sein europäisches Zentrallager von Venlo in eine 10.000 m2 große Halle nach Rotterdam in den Niederlanden.

Rotterdam, nicht nur die zweitgrößte Stadt in Holland, ist auch der größte Hafen in Europa. Dieser Umzug passt zu der strategischen Ausrichtung von ENiTo, den europäischen Markt weiter zu stärken, indem man die Lagerkapazitäten an einen eher zentralen Ort ansiedelt.

“Unsere Lagerbestände in Rotterdam zu zentralisieren, ist eine strategische Entscheidung unsere Kunden in Europa noch besser zu bedienen. Dieser Umzug wird eine wesentliche Verbesserung unserer Logistik und Distribution zur Folge haben. Die größere Kapazität erlaubt uns, die Bestände zu erhöhen und dadurch die Kundenstruktur in Europa zu verbessern,” sagt Mrs. Wikkie Chua-Netten, Managing Director, ENiTo Flooring.

About ENiTo

ENiTo Flooring is the world’s largest producer of Coconut Palm Wood. Headquartered in Singapore, ENiTo now operates with 20 distributors internationally and continuously develop unique, high quality and sustainable product line which appeals to Green Building market.