a gate does not swing, latch or sit as intended. Apply the compatible oil according to its coverage and application instructions to the agreed prepared accessible deck surface.
Signs: a gate does not swing, latch or sit as intended or outdoor timber looks weathered and needs a focused maintenance or repair decision. Causes: loose compatible fixings or local timber wear or weather exposure and ordinary surface deterioration.
Provide the old product label if available. A penetrating oil maintenance treatment is different from applying a film-forming deck paint. An existing incompatible coating may need separate preparation, so a new oil should not be selected from colour preference alone.
The surface must meet the oil maker’s drying requirements after cleaning or rain. A visually dry top surface alone may not settle the question. Leave scheduling flexible enough for the accepted product and actual conditions instead of treating the booking date as a drying guarantee.
repair a suitable local component. prepare and maintain sound accessible timber with a compatible finish. Limits: Compatible penetrating-finish maintenance on sound timber only. No structural repairs, hazardous stripping, waterproofing systems or guaranteed restoration of damaged boards.