by Paul Hurkmans | Nov 18, 2020 | Deck maintenance
If you own a home in Launceston, chances are you have plenty to do so your timber deck may not have received the loving attention it deserves for some time. So, this weekend, it’s time to get out the oil and the brushes and re-oil your Launceston timber deck. Don’t... by Paul Hurkmans | Dec 9, 2019 | Deck maintenance
Wondering How to Prepare Your Berwick Deck for Oiling? If you have a timber deck in the Melbourne suburb of Berwick, chances are you haven’t given it much thought for 12 months or more. It’s copped abuse from feet, dog paws, birds, furniture, the elements and more, so... by Paul Hurkmans | Oct 15, 2019 | Deck maintenance, Decks
So you’d like a new timber deck for your Melbourne home. Perhaps you could build it yourself. You’ll need to draw up plans, see if you need council approval, jump through all the red tape, order and pick up all the materials, measure and set out your deck, dig the... 
by Paul Hurkmans | Mar 13, 2018 | Deck maintenance, Decks
If you haven’t re-oiled your timber deck for a year or more, it’s time to set aside some time and get ready some work. But don’t worry, re-oiling a timber deck is easier than you probably think and the results are certainly worth it. Why re-oil every 12 months? There... by Paul Hurkmans | Dec 5, 2016 | Deck maintenance, Decking, Decks
There’s little doubt that a timber deck can be as beautiful as it is practical, but what do you do if your Melbourne deck’s best years were last century? What do you do if your Melbourne deck is sagging, splitting, lifting and generally in a poor state of affairs?... by Paul Hurkmans | May 9, 2016 | Deck maintenance, Decking, Decks, Outdoor living
Autumn is a fantastic time of the year, particularly with the beautiful colour of the deciduous leaves to admire. Which is all well and good when the leaves are on the trees, but somewhat of a pain when they fall on your timber decking. Cleaning leaves, twigs, dirt...