Also it doesn;t have to rain for the wood to get wet - condensation can form underneath and if has no way to evaporate it can also speed up the rotting process."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51990864","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Justintime12"},"datePublished":"2024-01-16T04:19:28.000Z","text":"Gloss finish on smooth boards. What could possibly go wrong..... "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51991749","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"IAmATeaf"},"datePublished":"2024-01-16T09:34:55.000Z","text":"Even proper grooved decking can be a slip hazard in winter, hate to think what normal planks of wood would be like?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51992970","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"HappyShopper"},"datePublished":"2024-01-16T12:29:22.000Z","text":"I'm trying to figure out why the OP wants to do this.
Anyone have any ideas?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51991241","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"newbie68"},"datePublished":"2024-01-16T08:03:26.000Z","text":"It's a terrible idea (and the poster above has outlined perfectly why) - repair or replace with boards designed for the job"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51994626","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Roger_Irrelevant"},"datePublished":"2024-01-16T16:21:31.000Z","text":"This country isn't designed for decking, rip it up and replace with your choice of slate or stone etc. It will still go green and slimy depending on location but at least it won't rot away."}],"commentCount":9,"interactionStatistic":7,"articleSection":"Ask"}