a gate does not swing, latch or sit as intended. Prepare and sand accepted sound boards with appropriate abrasive stages and dust control, within the agreed accessible area.
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: weather exposure and ordinary surface deterioration or loose compatible fixings or local timber wear.
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.
Sanding removes timber as well as surface material. Heavily worn, thin or damaged boards may not be suitable. The task concerns sound boards, and surface preparation must not be used to conceal rot or substitute for a separate deck repair assessment.
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.