Everyone loves a deck. You see your friend has one and everyone has so much fun on it, you may have one built as well. Decks are great because they are a floor outside. You can enjoy your yard without getting your shoes dirty and have a surface you won’t trip on. It’s great for …
Decks vary in how long they can remain usable. Decks that are built strong last a long time. Flimsy decks will last less. The type of wood is also important. If your deck is made from oak, cherry, or redwood it will stand for generations. If it has been veneered, oiled, and cared for throughout …
This is not for the faint of heart. Repairing a rot-damaged deck, whether it be dry rot or wet rot is a process unlike any other. You must be strong and smart to achieve this without having to do a total tear down of the entire deck. Now, why does deck wood rot? There are …
Decks are a floor outside. Floors are not made to be outside so decks, being quite literally a floor will come to a much faster end than the floors you have that are covered by a roof. For this reason you must protect your deck. You cannot build a solid wood deck, from non-treated or …
Decks are a place for families, friends, and neighbors to get together without getting mud all over your house. They are a testament to your success and wealth as a person and a sign of your status in society as a landowner and as a deck owner. Decks, however, are a true luxury in that …
No one likes getting a splinter. They can cause infections and even tetanus. Getting a splinter is not a medical emergency but to many people it feels that way. If you have a deck and that deck has splinters then you can get rid of them and even stop the wood from splintering further. But …
A bad deck is a complicated thing. The first question that you should ask a professional if you do not already know, is what kind of wood is the deck made of? If the deck is made of wood, what kind of wood is it. Most decks in North America are made from Cedar and …
Decks can rot due to high levels of humidity in the environment as well as because of pooling water. If your deck is always damp or wet, if you live in an area where it rains a lot or if you live near water, you will likely see rot form on your deck. Deck rot …
While properly built and maintained decks can last a long time, exposure to elements and lack of maintenance can cut that lifespan to half or more.When is it time to take down your deck? You will know when your deck needs to be removed when it starts showing significant signs of wear and tear. These …
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Sometimes demolition is not the answer. In some cases you might think it is time to demolish and build fresh but there is something to be said about the possibility of restoration. An old deck is not the end. If the deck is still stable and strong it can be saved. And throwing out good …