deck sanding can be appropriate when an accessible board, rail, gate fitting or timber surface shows wear, movement or a damaged finish. Review board condition, remaining thickness and coating suitability before agreeing a sanding method and the next finish.
Signs: an accessible board, rail, gate fitting or timber surface shows wear, movement or a damaged finish or a gate does not swing, latch or sit as intended. Causes: weather exposure and ordinary surface deterioration or loose compatible fixings or local timber wear.
Discuss nearby doors, plants and occupied spaces before sanding. Appropriate containment and collection depend on the site and accepted material. This ordinary preparation service does not include hazardous dust remediation or work on a coating whose safety has not been established.
Identify the previous coating where possible and show peeling, glossy or stained areas. Different finishes affect the preparation method. Unknown or suspect hazardous coatings are excluded; a sanding enquiry does not authorise stripping every old surface regardless of its composition.
repair a suitable local component. prepare and maintain sound accessible timber with a compatible finish. Limits: Sound ordinary accessible boards only. No structural restoration, rot concealment, hazardous coating removal, asbestos or specialist dust remediation.