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: an aged coating, stain or finish that needs preparation before maintenance or loose compatible fixings or local timber wear.
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.
Furniture, foot traffic and coverings should return only when the selected product allows. Agree access to doors and other routes while the deck is unavailable. A maintenance plan should follow the actual finish and exposure rather than an invented universal recoating interval.
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.