# Patio and decking care guides

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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?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/best-exterior-wood-treatment-near-sea/)

  

  Choose a decking oil or other finish according to the timber, exposure, previous coating and application conditions on Portugal’s coast.

  

  4 min read
- ### [Can pressure washing damage stone or outdoor tiles?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/can-pressure-washing-damage-stone-tiles/)

  

  Understand pressure washing risks to joints, porous stone and protective finishes, and the checks needed before cleaning a patio.

  

  4 min read
- ### [How to remove green growth from a patio without damaging it](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/remove-green-growth-patio-without-damage/)

  

  Learn how to approach green growth on different patio materials, protect joints and choose a suitable cleaning method for your property in Portugal.

  

  4 min read
- ### [Wooden decking: should you clean, sand or replace it?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/wood-deck-clean-sand-or-replace/)

  

  Grey timber, rough fibres or moving boards? Distinguish cleaning, sanding and repair before deciding how to restore your deck.

  

  4 min read

## Latest articles

- ### [Why does green growth return after cleaning a patio?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/green-growth-returns-after-patio-cleaning/)

  

  Find out why green growth returns after patio cleaning and what to check around shade, watering, drainage and your maintenance routine.

  

  4 min read
- ### [How to clean Portuguese paving without damaging the joints](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/clean-portuguese-paving-without-damaging-joints/)

  

  Before cleaning Portuguese calçada, check the joints and any loose stones. Find out what to confirm in the cleaning method and quotation.

  

  3 min read
- ### [How long should a deck dry before oiling or treatment?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/deck-drying-before-oil-treatment/)

  

  Check timber moisture, product requirements and the different drying stages before applying decking oil or a penetrating wood finish.

  

  3 min read
- ### [Paved courtyard cleaning: what should be included?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/paved-courtyard-cleaning-scope/)

  

  A courtyard may combine tiles, concrete, stone and planted areas. Define the surfaces and tasks clearly before requesting a cleaning quote.

  

  3 min read
- ### [How to clean composite decking without changing its surface](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/clean-composite-decking/)

  

  Identify your composite decking range before cleaning. Learn what to check when distinguishing dirt, stains and permanent changes to the surface.

  

  4 min read
- ### [Why do rough outdoor tiles still look dirty after cleaning?](https://www.puroterraco.pt/en/guides/rough-outdoor-tiles-trap-dirt/)

  

  Check detergent residue, localised stains and changes in the finish before using more cleaner or pressure on textured outdoor tiles.

  

  3 min read