| 1. Check the pool deck thoroughly before summer | | | | you apply the sealant. |
| begins | | | | 3. Choose the right sealant |
| It is every important to allocate a day or two | | | | Many types of sealant for your pool deck can be |
| several weeks before summer begins in order to | | | | bought easily at DIY stores. A clear sealer is the |
| thoroughly check your pool deck. Make sure to | | | | most basic solution but may not offer the best in |
| note places where the wood is rotten so that | | | | terms of UV protection. Pigmented sealant gives |
| you can call in the experts to replace that portion, | | | | better protection and lasts longer. The trick is to |
| or even do it yourself before it is too late. Waiting | | | | rope in a professional and get expert advice |
| longer could result in irreparable damage that will | | | | before buying your sealant or making this your |
| cost you more money to fix in the long run. Plus, | | | | DIY project. |
| it could be dangerous once summer starts and | | | | 4. Make room for expansion |
| your loved ones begin using the pool area | | | | It is natural for floor pieces on pool decks to be |
| regularly again. | | | | replaced when some wooden parts begin to rot. |
| 2. Clean and seal your pool deck properly | | | | It is wise to leave a little gap between the boards |
| The right sort of tools are needed in order to | | | | so that there is room for the wood to expand |
| clean your deck. However, should you find that | | | | and contract, as it is natural for them to react |
| your deck is in need of sealing, you should first | | | | that way due to changing weather. A quarter of |
| clear all debris and dust. Failure to do so will result | | | | an inch would do just fine! |
| in your sealing in the unsightly stains and dirt when | | | | |