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How to Care for Building Materials

Maintaining the components used in your projects is key to making them endure. Whether youre working with wood, stone, metal, or other components, knowing how to carefully maintain them can help you avoid spending time and money in the long run.

For wood elements, especially outdoors, regular cleaning and sealing are essential to maintaining them from rain and rot. Using a wood cleaner and covering with sealant every few years will assist the durability of decks, fences, or wooden furniture. Limiting direct touch with soil or standing water can also avoid rot over time.

Stone materials, like pavers or pathways, may appear durable, but they still require attention. Regular hosing down and hosing off dirt can help them clean, and sealing the stone can help cracking or fading from sun exposure. For moss buildup, a mild cleaner and brush can make them appearing clean again.

Metal, commonly utilized in outdoor furnitu