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Cleaning A SLIMY Decking! | Are The Boards The Wrong Way Round...?
One of lifes biggest mysteries... Decking boards, ridged side up or down?
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Don't be too hard on yourself. The result is amazing considering it was only a light wash and some chemicals. The before & after is night and day, honestly. Thanks for the video 👍
@geofffikar3417
2 жыл бұрын
I have told him that before. I know he wants perfection, but damn, his customers are always happy with his work. He needs to relax.
@joanlubetkin9617
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing 😻
@charmanedurham9561
2 жыл бұрын
What chemicals did you use on it?
My question is, who spends the money to put in a large deck and DOESN’T seal the wood?! Especially in such an extremely rainy environment? Such a shame. Well done you for having got it looking THIS good.
@richardhills235
Жыл бұрын
Plenty of idiots put bourds on the wrong way.doing decking all surfaces of roofs.i love what i do.
@pete6790
Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why they put it down the wrong way .
@wildthing6376
4 ай бұрын
@@pete6790 Looks right to me, water to flow away from the house and not sit trapped. It's the type of wood pattern that irks me, more place for water to be trapped when dust/dirt/leaves gets in those grooves which means more maintenance required. As for why people do not seal it to begin with, I think is because they think "Pressure Treated" specifically "Treated" means no maintenance required.
@jordangough6692
4 ай бұрын
Lazy people like me. Don’t judge.
@tysonbrowning8975
4 ай бұрын
Best chemical to put down on decking??
Good job Sid. In answer to your question about the boards potentially being the wrong way round. The grooves were originally intended to stop water pooling on the joists, but people installed them upside down with the grooves up for tread. Now occasionally seeing decking with grooves on both sides. Personally I think grooves up is a bad idea as it allows more areas for dirt to gather and mould to grow.
@darkknight145
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! as they are laid they will hold water and allow the algae to grow more readily. Grooves down gives the underside more surface area allowing the decking to dry quicker and reducing algae. But, the decking does look better with the grooves up.
@IlSqueak
2 жыл бұрын
Is that true? I mean it makes sense, as you describe it for grooves down, but surely grooves up is for traction with bare feet and sandals etc.? Maybe there is a market for boards a quarter inch thicker and grooves on both sides? Also you've got a new subscriber.
@losttheplot26
2 жыл бұрын
Decking is smooth except in UK. An oiled deck wouldn't be slippy. Only untreated weathed wood.
@gallahant
2 жыл бұрын
Or just install a WPC decking and be done with it. I really like wood grain but if you live in a place with lots of rain and humidity, outdoor wood decking is a bad idea, unless you are willing to spend a lot of hours maintaining it regularly.
@losttheplot26
2 жыл бұрын
@@gallahant osmo. 2thin coats. Apply thin. Professional use only. The surface must be clean and dry before application.
Gosh, that’s a huge improvement! Must be some wicked chemical considering how low the water pressure had to be. Looks so much better and I bet the client is thrilled. Well done you!!
Nice job, congrats on 80,00. my deck looked like that one, it doesn't get a lot of sun and the green was bad. I used sodium bicarbonate, oxi clean basically and it worked awesome. I made a strong solution, used a deck brush and scrubbed the deck, waited 15 minutes and did ti again and it came out awesome.
What I love most about your videos is your honesty. You always seem upfront about what you do and don't know. It's nice to see a positive reminder that we don't have to have all of the answers all of the time!
Ah yeah, I totally remember this house! That's some CRAZY grooved out decking they chose to go with, eh? Looks like what they need to do now it's clean is sand it down (get rid of the grooves) and refinish it. I imagine the grooves lend the thinking that it creates better grip in such scenarios, but it does NOT, it just becomes a nightmare to tend. It REALLY did come out lovely though, Sid. I know to your trained moss hound eyes it's not that great, but that's also the beauty of wood. The ageing. Well done fellers!
@pnewe9428
2 жыл бұрын
U can just unscrew the decking on turn it over, it has a a lot smaller groves on the other side and will still look like new.
You totally transformed the look of the deck from the way that it was before. Fantastic job!!
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
The decking looks marvelous Sid and Kev, don't be too hard on yourself, every day is a learning experience and have faith in yourself, you will only get better as you do more and more often
The owner would be well advised to have the deck sanded down and then sealed. Then you would only be faced with removing the surface green gunk next time.
This is the perfect opportunity for the owner to stain and seal the decking. It should look brand new after that!
@justayoutuber1906
2 жыл бұрын
paint, not stain
@patriciaviant3745
11 ай бұрын
Cuprinol garden shades is good , have two steps coming out of my house , I used this and the patio step is not at all slippery
I think it came out great. It wasn't treated and was let go too long. I think some follow-up with chemicals will get the rest of the green out eventually, especially if you were able to do it on a warm sunny day.
Wet and forget does wonders. Spray on and leave for a few days. Had similar growth in my garden and was surprised by how effective it was.
You will definitely reach 100,000 subscribers this year. In fact I will not be surprised if you find yourself approaching a million before year's end. There's something really comforting about watching you work. You have a sincerity and kindness about you that comes through in your videos. The world has become a crazy place these past few years and stress and anxiety are wreaking havoc in many of our lives. There's something therapeutic about watching your videos. You bring a little order back to the chaos and a lot of hope back from the doom and gloom. Thank you and congratulations!
Amazing job. The owner needs to use a solvent based deck varnish next. It will draw into the wood, help kill off anything left and seal up those boards nicely.
The decking has been put on upside down, the ridges should be underneath as the ridges hold water and moss grows on it. Good job though.
@jenni8982
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why there were ridges on it. I was thinking, I've never seen a deck like that.
@jonesy6dnine
2 жыл бұрын
They fit it like that in the UK everywhere it's stupid 😂
@carpii
2 жыл бұрын
The grooves are for airflow on the underneath, but some installers think its meant for grip. But some decking is grooved on both sides. Its only upside down if its flat on the other side
I'm impressed with your cleaning of this deck. I have done many in the past, but have discovered algae can get ingrained in the wood and will never come out. Wait until it drys before applying a deck protector with anti algae treatment.
Congratulations on 80k you deserve them and much more . Can’t wait to see you hit the next one. Keep up the hard and quality work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
I would suggest getting a flow regulator for the wand. That way you can reduce the pressure but still get in close to the grooves. I find holding the wand at a distance or trying to use a wider tip isn’t the same as using a lower pressure.
@Sir-Bane
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he can adjust that on his actual pressure washer manually :)!
@SandrA-hr5zk
2 жыл бұрын
@@Sir-Bane You can, to an extent. A flow regulator though is much more easily controlled and can be adjusted as he's cleaning. Plus it's about $25 USD, so not a huge investment to try it out.
The "little things in the wood" are called knots, it's where a branch in the tree would have been. Nice job.
Brilliant job cleaning that decking, it’s lethal when wet and so green. You must be pleased 😀. Enjoy your weekend x
I love it that you are honest to us to say: "I never have done this, so this will be a learning experience for me too" because it shows that even you don´t know everything but are willing to learn more. I saw other KZreadr who often are lying like "Yeah... I´ve done this so often" and then they make it wrong or even worse 💀 And it shows you made a pretty great job 😊👍
Timber Decking cleans always come up different Sid, depends on type of timber, original treatment,post treatments over time etc. The last one I done had been laid in 3 big sections over the years and all 3 areas came up differently. Your one came up amazing considering it's clearly not been maintained over time.
I remember this! Congratulations on 80k, you really deserve every success
Hi, I remember this job. I’m the one who said the boards are upside down. Shocked at how bad it is after just 12 months. If that were my place, I’d rip them out and put something better down. Great job by the way. 👍🏻
Yup I remember this deck! I'm so excited to see you revisit it 😊😊 The improvement is just incredible. Great video
Looks great!
Love your vids man, Congrats on 80k.
I think you did a great job. Now, the homeowner needs to clear coat, stain, or paint it to prevent that from happening again. I have decking and that what I did. Cleans off beautifully. Home owners need to do their part too. Congrats on the 80k!!! Your deserve it for all your hard and wonderful work. I think 100k is definitely doable this year!!
Before and after pics, the difference is huge. Another great job sid, cheered up an otherwise miserable day as I'm not well so thanks
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning
2 жыл бұрын
ah bev, i hope tomorrow is a better one for you x
It looks 100x better than when you started, You da man Sid
Looks great there bud, I always go 1-2 on the hypo and water mix which I find work. Also when I think its going to still be discoloured I will inform the customer and offer a dark stain application afterwards to hide it
Looks fabulous 👌😊 xx
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning
2 жыл бұрын
thanks ma :D xx
You’ve done a fantastic job. Well done
Great job mate. Amazing results and another big congratulations on your 80k subs 👏
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@robertking9508
Жыл бұрын
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning hi Sid do you mind telling us what chemical you used to clean the decking thanks
Just to let you know that I reside in the US. I have enjoyed your video. Been watching other folks who pressure wash but I enjoy your videos more. I find that you work with tires of roofs and the driveways especially. Most driveways are concrete and not brick. Every time that you work on just increases your knowledge and what your pressure washer can clean. So your growing. Many thanks! Dan
Congrats on 80k, great job on the decking. I’m watching from Australia and love watching the country side as you drive to jobs
You are definitely your biggest critic Sid, in my opinion you did a cracking job, and I’m sure the look of it improved even more when it dried out fully.👍
Congrats Sid on 80k subs! 100k will be quick! And given the pre condition of that deck, I say you did an awesome job! Thanks
My own house needs a good cleaning,but here I am sitting on the sofa watching you clean😁
WOW! Great Job! 👏
I'm not in a very rainy climate but the only way I was able to get my deck clean to re-seal it was to scrub it with a bleach and water on my hands and knees! Was a tough job cause we let it go to long but the scrub brush got the green out! You did an amazing job!
Wow that deck turned out awesome.
You did a great job on the deck! It looks sooooo much better now and once it dries, it should look even better. Plus, the residue of the treatment may take away a bit more of the green as it dries. If I were the client, I would be more than satisfied with the result.
Great job. With my own decking. I've always used a bucket of bleach and hot water. Scrubbing with the lines with a wire head broom. Then blast it off with a high pressure hose. It works a treat.
Great job not many people will know this that decking is actually upside down people believe the groves are for grip but in actual fact they are for letting air get between the decking boards and the joists there was an interview on tv years ago between the manufacturer of these boards and a builder.
@Dan.Chaytor
2 жыл бұрын
Agree mate. Grooves down so water doesn’t pool on joists!
@kelanjames3488
2 жыл бұрын
Some are both sided
The deck turned out amazing, Kev brings you lots of good luck! Lol...Cheers!
Looks great!! Really appreciate your professionalism👍
Your thumb nail picture is hilarious! 😂😂 The deck turned out so great!!
Congratulations on the 80k love your videos.
That came up amazing
Part of your viewing success has got to be that in the US nobody cleans their roofs!!! I mean I’ve never seen such a site😳🤣 Fasinating ❣️❣️❣️❣️and you are so calm and easygoing. Congrats 🎉🎊🍾 you earned it!
That looks AMAZING from what it was before you started! Well done 😀😀
Like the green tint look. a perfect result 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You’ve done an amazing job considering praise yourself instead of putting yourself down you did a fantastic job well done 👏
Um I'm from USA. Here we put down the chemical and then brush it with a broom going with the grain of the wood. Wait the alloted time and then pressure wash it off. Basically the same thing that you did. This deck is beautiful. And I think you should be proud of the work you did. LOVE THE VIDEOS!!
I knew you’d make it look 100% better! You’re the best Sid. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Omg what a difference 🥰
Well done!😊
The glasses are a nice look Sid
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
I just noticed the thumbnail AFTER watching the video. Too funny! 😆
80k!!! Congrats, Sid 🎉🎉🎉
Amazing ! I bet the customer was thrilled at the results ! ☺️
Yes the decking was installed upside down. Thats why it's so moldy...it might need sanding and a refinish with a clear sealer
Loving your videos xxx
Congratulations!! And, that deck looks amazing. Hopefully the homeowner decides to stain and seal the wood now. I enjoy your work, take care 😊
I love the super chill music you use.
Great job!
That silver play button is round the corner mate
satisfying as always
Congratulations 🎊🎉 on 80k subscribers. Well deserved!!!
Congratulations on 80k subscribers! Well deserved!
So glad to see that deck cleaned since i just recently rewatched the original. Well done sir
🥳Simply F A B job Sid👌👏🤗
Awesome job Sid. It looks so good.
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
The different is absolutely amazing Sid, well done. Another fear conquered. Have a lovely weekend.
Great results, you and AE makintosh give me good inspiration for my business!
It looks amazing!
Great job I ran into a similar job about a year ago and was told to use a gallon of pool shock and so Dawn dish washing liquid t works the charm.
The result is always awesome! Congratulations on hitting 80k subs!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Came up a treat Sid 👍🏻
For an untreated decking, you did a spectacular job! Don't be so hard on yourself with this job Sid, it looks lovely 👍
That’s incredible
Wow that colour difference was crazy , great job
Yay for 80,000🎉 you deserve it!
Wow what a diffrence a claeaning makes. Its so much better than it was before.
Well done on the 80k. It’s well deserved👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You're getting close to 100,000 subscribers. You'll be there by the end of the year!
I always clean and restain my decking every springtime. And stain my fence. It is something you have got to do every year otherwise, you will be paying out more money when things ,rot. 🇬🇧
Wow!! Incredible job Sid 🔥
Well bloody done Sid!
You do good work sir. At home I've used 3% hydrogen peroxide with a scrub brush to clean algae from our deck. The woodwork ends up looking lumber yard fresh with no worries about chemical residues, though it does cost a little more. The algea will grow back, but orders of magnitude less if a sealant is applied after the wood dries. Your videos are a treat to watch. Cheers.
@kieranryan6148
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for some clue about what ‚chemicals‘ refers to 👍🏼
Wow you did really good job there Sid xx
Congratulations on 80k subscribers. I’m sure you’ll reach 100k easily. Love your videos.
Beautiful job Sid ... 100% improvement 👏
Well done nice finish when i do decking i give it a good brush then rinse down then apply about a 2% soft wash mix and give it agood srub then a good rinse then apply a biocide which keeps it lean for a lot longer always comes up well👍👍
Good work.
It looks great.
PG Tips Good job much better we got rid of our decking too slippery dangerous I was forever trying to clean it !!!!! Well done 👍👏👏👍