Deck Repair and Restoration

The only way to make sure that your deck is going to last long and is going to be in great condition is through maintenance, cleaning, and protection. But there are also some pros that one can use to make sure the deck is going to be restored faster. Over time and by the overuse, the deck can become damaged to the point that you may be considering redoing the whole thing. But before you go on to spend a lot of money when you don’t need to, you can read a bit about the repairing techniques that are going to cost less and make sure your deck is going to look better than before. All that is needed for the deck to get restored and stay in shape is consistent maintenance.

Inspection
Start by inspecting the whole deck from one side to the other and paying close attention to the details. You should start by inspecting the part of the deck that is at ground levels, such as stairs stringers and posts. These are the initial parts that start to rot after some time of use because they are the ones that are in direct contact with moisture. Inspect also any screws and bolts, or nails since they can rust and need to be changed from time to time. You should also inspect any damaged or rotten wood on the surface of the deck.

Clean the Surface
You have to make sure that the deck is cleared every year to have a consistent polished surface that is going to last for a long time. You can just buy a deck cleaner and you can either spread it manually on the surface or with the help of a garden hose. Either way, you should give the cleaner time to get inside the wood and do its work properly. Wear all the protection accessories when cleaning and make sure to not apply the cleaner on plants or anywhere it does not belong.

Finishing
After cleaning the deck then you have to make sure that you apply the sealing agent so that the surface of the deck is going to be protected from any weather condition and it will also give it a shiny look. However, you must know what type of finishing product you should put on your deck. If the wooden surface is not that damaged and is relatively new then you can apply a transparent agent. If the surface is a lot damaged and old than a semi-transparent agent would be fine.

Railing Replacement
If the old railing is in a really bad condition then you can decide to replace it. A vinyl-coated wood would be just perfect to redo your railing. Some manufacturers would advise placing new posts before the decking and attaching the joints through metal brackets. Mildew-Resistant acrylic caulk can be used to hide any minor gaps where the balusters meet at the bottom rail.