How to Clean Composite Timber by Futurewood

One of the main advantages of composite timber over wood is that maintenance is a breeze. However, this doesn't mean you don't need to clean the composite timber in your home. Futurewood makes it easy, how to clean composite timber will help you keep your decking or cladding looking good for years.

Factors Affecting Cleaning Frequency

So, how often do you need to clean composite decking? According to Futurewood, it should be every 3 to 6 months and will depend on the following:

Level of Dirt and Dust

Consider the passing traffic in your area. The more cars zoom by your property, the higher the chances of your home receiving dirt and dust. But if you live in a more remote area, your composite decking may stay clean for longer.

Location

It's no secret that Australia has some of the harshest environments. So, it will definitely be a huge factor if you live in the city or the outback. If there are a lot of birds flying by your home, you may need to clean your decking surface more frequently.

Frequency of Use

Do you always have guests around? Maybe your composite timber is used for furniture or seating areas where you entertain visitors. Of course, if you are always using your deck or it is a high-foot-traffic area, then cleaning every 3 months may be a must.

Density of Vegetation

If you have a garden in your home or live close to one nearby, do expect dirt to pop up on your property. Wind can also pick up debris from nearby locations and some might even get stuck on your boards, depending on the spacing.

Futurewood Composite Timber Cleaner

Composite Timber Cleaner.

Water alone may not be enough to care for Futurewood products, especially if there are food stains, tree saps, and other grime involved. The Composite Timber Cleaner is the solution for your needs. It is available in a 1-litre bottle and a 4-litre bottle.

This water-based and general-purpose cleaner can be used to not just clean but also brighten up composite timber substrates. It can help you maintain a clean and fresh look for your outdoor deck plus wall cladding, handrails, and more. This product can remove everything from dirt and grime as well as oil and even minor surface oxidisation.

How to Use Composite Timber Cleaner

Make sure to follow the instructions on the bottle when you use this cleaner. A little elbow grease may be needed for stains that are tougher to remove.

General Cleaning

For regular cleaning of your composite timber, you simply need to dilute 1 part of the composite timber cleaner with 10 parts of cold water.

Severe Grime or Dirt

Maybe you notice there is a tree sap build-up on your property or there is mild oxidization. If you barbecue right on your outdoor patio, expect BBQ stains. For these kinds of dirt and grime, you will need to dilute 1 part of the cleaner with only 4 parts cold water.

Futurewood Composite Timber Products

Futurewood offers an excellent range of composite products that can be used for a number of applications. Maybe you already have these in your home or just planning a new project. Whether you need inspiration or not, you can check out the following Futurewood products below:

Fencing or Screens

Cleaning Composite Timber.

Whether you need added privacy or want to create a border for your property, consider using the Enviroslat® from Futurewood. Decorative cladding and screen fencing can add value to your home. You can create vertical or horizontal fencing with the Enviroslat®.

Get creative and use the screens to section off your wide backyard. One of the best reasons to use Futurewood for screens and fences is the upkeep. All you have to do is clean it every few months but you never have to deal with bigger issues, such as termites or ants starting to hollow out your fences.

Wall Cladding

You don't have to leave your home bare, you can easily use wall cladding from Futurewood. One of the best things about Enviroslat® is it is a weatherproof cladding. Never worry about the seasons that your cladding has to endure. What's more, this product will come in fully finished so that it is ready to install. It may even be possible to DIY your wall cladding.

Again, this type of construction material will only require regular cleaning. But, you don't have to worry about tannin leaching, wherein natural wood creates brown markings all over your property. There will be no sap runs either, which can be hard to remove and will require oiling on your cladding, which can be quite a feat if they go way up.

Since wall slats have a uniform size, you can create uniform gaps, too. It's even possible to not have gaps at all, which can help with keeping dirt, trash, or even wildlife from getting stuck in your property.

Decking

When it comes to decking, you can choose from a few products from Futurewood, like CLEVERDECK®, which offers excellent features. The Xtreme decking is able to offer a BAL29 rating, which can be hard to achieve for regular wood. This type of decking is waterproof, so you don't have to worry about planks expanding and then rotting away in time. When the sun is out, you don't have to worry about discolouration either as Xtreme is fade-resistant.

Now, the Original decking from Futurewood boasts amazing slip resistance. This makes it perfect for use in the swimming pool. You also could let your children or pets run around on the decking and not have to think about slipping accidents.

Do check out the Eco-Pro too which is a way lighter board, thanks to a scalloped back. It has a coarse sanded finish and is able to reduce heat build-up and allow better airflow.

Both the Original and the Eco-Pro are made out of discarded rice husks, cellulose material like hardwood sawdust, and recycled polyolefins, which are post-industrial waste plastic. These two Futurewood products are environmental-friendly composite decking options.

Outdoor Furniture

You can use Futurewood for more than just cladding and decking, they can also be used for outdoor furniture. The boards and planks already have the features of furniture that can survive the outdoors. But this is also the material of choice as they come in standard lengths and designer colours.

Futurewood is able to supply custom materials, too. Not only will you be able to choose from a large range of sizes and board lengths but you can also pick out from an extensive range of finishes and colour variations. Custom designs are definitely possible and multiple board profiles are available, all of which are made from the best-quality materials.

Educational Facilities

Projects for Futurewood are not reduced to residential properties. Materials can also be used for educational facilities like this platform-cum-seating area for the students. There are many advantages to using Futurewood for such projects as maintenance is easy. If you opted for solid colours, you never have to repaint what you made.

For the safety of students, a composite product is best instead of opting for natural wood. For starters, there will be no splinters in sight, which can reduce trips to the school clinic for kids. Knotting and cupping on composite wood is also non-existent, so there's less likely any accidents that can happen due to issues like these.

Custom or Miscellaneous Jobs

Your imagination may be holding you back because Futurewood materials can do so much more than you may be prepared for. It can be as simple as creating matching handrails and steps for your deck. You can dream bigger and create a fire pit with composite materials.

Some ideas of Futurewood are definitely unique. For example, creating an outdoor bowling alley. Composite wood can also be used to cover up an aboveground plastic pool turning it into a "hot tub" inbuilt into a deck. Maybe you have kids who want to have their own play area, you can make them a cubby house out of composite wood, which can be safer for them.

Marine Applications

Do you need to make your own gangway? Say goodbye to regular wood that can cost you hundreds and even thousands from the initial build right down to the maintenance. Futurewood materials have a low water absorption rate, some are even virtually waterproof.

This can be especially helpful if you have a coastal or waterfront project. You don't have to think about wood warping which can make your gangplank unsafe in the long run. Wood tends to rot especially when it gets wet or is in constant moisture. It can get slippery, too, which is a common problem in marine applications. Use Futurewood for safer and longer-lasting marine structures that can save you money in the long run. Also, maintenance and cleaning will be an easy feat.

About Futurewood

If you are looking for an alternative to traditional timber wood, Futurewood is your go-to. This Australian company has been supplying the country with composite construction supplies since 2007. No project is too big or small and they have catered to residential, commercial, and education projects.

Not only has Futurewood come up with an environmentally-friendly product but they are also cost-effective. Recycled composite wood is more durable and gives you more flexibility when it comes to designs. Plus, they also offer the proper cleaning materials to keep your composite wood clean and fresh.

This company is proud of its supply model, which allows them to deal with large and public commercial builders. They have greater efficiencies in deliveries, thanks to improved levels of service, state-based warehousing, and better value materials. Visit www.futurewood.com.au for more information.