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.
The final preparation should suit the selected oil or compatible coating. Decide that finish before the sanding scope is confirmed. Sanding, oiling and deck painting are separate tasks; list the required stages so exposed prepared timber has an agreed follow-on plan.
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.
Protect prepared timber and arrange the compatible next finish. Sanding alone is not a completed weather-protection treatment. Limits: Sound ordinary accessible boards only. No structural restoration, rot concealment, hazardous coating removal, asbestos or specialist dust remediation.