Hi. I bought a house in October with some decking that is in need of attention. It has gone silver/grey and there is a small amount of green algae or mould on it.
I would like to restore it and stain it a more natural wood colour. This is my first house and I don't know what I am doing, so I have a few questions:
1) How do I find out what kind of wood my decking is made out of? I am guessing that it is a softwood, but I don't know for sure. Is there a way for me to find out?
2) How do I go about restoring and staining it? Are there any good resources that talk about maintenance and treatment?
Thanks for any advice!
I would like to restore it and stain it a more natural wood colour. This is my first house and I don't know what I am doing, so I have a few questions:
1) How do I find out what kind of wood my decking is made out of? I am guessing that it is a softwood, but I don't know for sure. Is there a way for me to find out?
2) How do I go about restoring and staining it? Are there any good resources that talk about maintenance and treatment?
Thanks for any advice!