Guides
Patio and decking care guides
Understand your outdoor surfaces, choose a suitable method and plan patio or decking care at your property in Portugal.
Essential guides
What is the best treatment for exterior wood near the sea?
Choose a decking oil or other finish according to the timber, exposure, previous coating and application conditions on Portugal’s coast.
Can pressure washing damage stone or outdoor tiles?
Understand pressure washing risks to joints, porous stone and protective finishes, and the checks needed before cleaning a patio.
How to remove green growth from a patio without damaging it
Learn how to approach green growth on different patio materials, protect joints and choose a suitable cleaning method for your property in Portugal.
Wooden decking: should you clean, sand or replace it?
Grey timber, rough fibres or moving boards? Distinguish cleaning, sanding and repair before deciding how to restore your deck.
Latest articles
Why does green growth return after cleaning a patio?
Find out why green growth returns after patio cleaning and what to check around shade, watering, drainage and your maintenance routine.
How to clean Portuguese paving without damaging the joints
Before cleaning Portuguese calçada, check the joints and any loose stones. Find out what to confirm in the cleaning method and quotation.
How long should a deck dry before oiling or treatment?
Check timber moisture, product requirements and the different drying stages before applying decking oil or a penetrating wood finish.
Paved courtyard cleaning: what should be included?
A courtyard may combine tiles, concrete, stone and planted areas. Define the surfaces and tasks clearly before requesting a cleaning quote.
How to clean composite decking without changing its surface
Identify your composite decking range before cleaning. Learn what to check when distinguishing dirt, stains and permanent changes to the surface.
Why do rough outdoor tiles still look dirty after cleaning?
Check detergent residue, localised stains and changes in the finish before using more cleaner or pressure on textured outdoor tiles.