A great time to maintain your deck is before the plants come up and the furniture comes out in the spring.  This will allow for easy access to all areas of the deck and at the same time eliminating the risk to your plants and vegetation.  At the same time, deck maintenance can be completed throughout the entire spring, summer and fall months of the year.  Even though the spring is the busiest time of the year for deck maintenance professionals, the fall is close behind.  If your deck was not maintained during the early months of the year, it is critical to maintain it prior to the harsh winter months that can wreak havoc on an unprotected deck surface.

Maintaining your wood will maximize your enjoyment and protect your investment.  The typical maintenance is a light wash annually of the deck in order to rid it of any dirt or debris and then having the horizontal surfaces cleaned and stained every 2 years and the vertical portions every 4 years.  This will keep your exterior wood looking its best for many years.