Softwood decking · Keighley BD21

Keighley deck restoration — BD21

Slippery green film, lifted stain and rot risk on softwood boards.

Softwood decks in Keighley slip when the algae film thickens in shade — chemistry lifts it, brushing shifts it, and rotary ruins it.

We work Keighley and the surrounding BD21 postcodes every week, so a Softwood decking job here is a scheduled call, not a special trip.

What softwood decking actually is

Defining traits in Keighley

Where it goes wrong

Our process

Step 1

sweep grooves and around fixings clear of debris and leaves

Step 2

soft-wash with a wood-safe cleaner and anti-slip biocide

Step 3

hand-brush along the grain, never across it

Step 4

clean-water rinse and dry, followed by optional oil or stain top-coat once the timber is fully dry

Chemistry

Wood-safe anti-slip biocide plus a compatible penetrating oil — no bleach, no rotary, no cross-grain scrubbing.

Timing

May to September — 48 dry hours before any oil or stain top-coat, longer on shaded decks.

Typical use: rear garden decks, raised terraces, hot-tub surrounds, pub beer decks.

Aftercare

Sweep grooves weekly, re-oil every 12–18 months, check fixings each spring for rust or lift.

Will you check fixings?: We flag any rusted screws or lifted boards on the survey — repairs quoted separately if needed.
Is the biocide safe around pets?: Yes at working dilution — we ask for pets to stay indoors for an hour after treatment.
Insured?: Fully insured, family-run, based in Baildon — certificates on request for Keighley bookings.
Do you cover the whole of BD21?: Yes — surrounding villages on the same round, most Keighley customers get a same-week visit.
Is pressure washing safe on a Keighley deck?: Only at low pressure with a fan lance — rotary furs the grain. We work with the wood, not against it.