Dry Days with our Decks

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During the long summer months, the ground around your pool may start dry out. This is a problem because the dry ground can cause your deck to move which can eventually lead to cracks and even more serious damage.

In order to prevent damage, try putting a soaker hose around the outside of your deck and let it run for about 2 hours everyday until conditions improve. This will keep the ground moist, but will prevent it from swelling too much during the rainy season.

I have a sprinkler system that goes off twice a day for 4 different days in the week. Is this enough or do I need to do more. Thanks

Submitted by Liz Vaclavik (not verified) on May 25, 2011 - 3:07pm. 
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Hi Liz,

Thanks for your great question. What you are doing should be enough, however, if you see cracks on the ground then lets add some time to the sprinklers. Keep us posted.
-Scott Waldo

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Thanks for your great question. What you are doing should be enough, however, if you see cracks on the ground then lets add some time to the sprinklers. Keep us posted.

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