How often should you oil decking?

Question

I've had composite decking for a couple of years and I'm not sure if it needs oiling at all. Is annual oiling necessary or is that only for timber decking?

John · Answer

Composite just needs a good clean to stop algea build up, dont oil it, it will become very slippy.

Mathew · Answer

really depends on the condition of the wood and if its done correctly, we have customers who want it every year no matter what but other every few years if its looked after

John · Answer

Composite decking definitely does not need oiling, it would possibly damage the boards. Oiling every year or two is a good idea for timber or hardwood decking.

Calham · Answer

This is timber only composite does not require it should be very easy to maintain and clean your decking

Dave · Answer

No composite is a compressed plastic so no oil is required. It will lose colour from the sun .

Victor · Answer

Don’t need to put oil on composite only on wood and if it’s wood framework with access but not composite,if you ask a supplier of composite decking (Travis Perkins or a well known supplier that’s local to you they will tell you how to look after the composite decking 
Good luck 👍

Graham · Answer

Composite decking doesn’t need oiling at all, that’s only really for timber decking. Composite boards are made to be low maintenance so you don’t stain, oil or seal them each year like you would with wood. Best thing is just keep on top of cleaning it, wash it down with soapy water or a composite cleaner now and again, and give it a light pressure wash if it gets dirty or slippery, but nothing heavy. If you start putting oil on composite it won’t soak in properly and can leave it patchy or slippery, so in short timber decking needs treating yearly, composite just needs keeping clean and that’s it.

Oliver · Answer

you do nt need to oil composite decking, its not like timber youll just make it slippery

Gem · Answer

Decks typically need oiling every 6 to 12 months. However, the exact frequency depends on exposure and the wood type. A fully exposed deck might require maintenance twice a year (spring and autumn), while a covered deck can go 1 to 2 years

Mark · Answer

Decking oil lasts a few years, I done my fence round my garden with a Decking oil an it has lasted 7 years an still looks good

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