{"id":3136,"date":"2018-10-25T21:28:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T01:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camemat.magnetis.info\/preparing-your-deck-for-winter\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:03:02","slug":"preparing-your-deck-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/preparing-your-deck-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Deck for the Winter Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>winter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">season places heavy demands on any exterior structure, especially <\/span><b>decks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>terraces.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though our synthetic materials require very little maintenance, here are a few tips and recommendations to help you protect your <\/span><b>deck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ensure that it still looks great next summer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remove any dirt or debris that has accumulated over the summer. You can easily clean the <\/span><b>deck board<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using a nylon brush and a mixture of water and mild soap. <\/span><b>Avoid solvents and citrus-based products;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dish soap or laundry detergent will do the job nicely. You can also use a pressure washer. Just make sure you set it to a wide spray with a low PSI to avoid damaging the boards. Once you\u2019ve completed the initial cleaning, don\u2019t forget to rinse off the surface to remove any remaining dirt.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since tongue-and-groove products tend to accumulate residue between the boards, it\u2019s recommended to clean them thoroughly, as this residue may retain water, which can turn into ice during the <\/span><b>winter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and damage the <\/span><b>deck board.<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have rain gutters that let out at the edge of a deck made from our <a href=\"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/product-category\/balcony-patio-flooring\/100-waterproof-balcony-boards\/\">100% watertight DuxxBak product<\/a>? It\u2019s important to ensure that the water from these gutters is correctly channeled to avoid the accumulation of snow or ice, which can exert pressure on the ends of the deck boards.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the <\/span><b>winter,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don\u2019t allow snow to build up on your <\/span><b>deck,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> no matter what kind of material it\u2019s made from. The weight of the snow can jeopardize the structure of any <\/span><b>deck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>terrace.<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid scratching your <\/span><b>deck,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make sure to remove the snow using a plastic shovel. De-icing salt can also be used safely on all of our deck board materials.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you haven\u2019t yet glued the finishing end pieces on our <a href=\"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/product-category\/balcony-patio-flooring\/100-waterproof-balcony-boards\/\">DuxxBak<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/product-category\/balcony-patio-flooring\/tongue-groove-deck-board\/\">Idekk<\/a> products, fall is the ideal time to do so, in order to prevent them from becoming detached from the boards and ending up buried in the snow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you still unfamiliar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/products\/\">wide range of Premium products<\/a> that Cam\u00e9mat has to offer? Contact our team of expert consultants and come discover the quality of our products for yourself. 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