Does Your Wood Deck Need Repairs?

Ready to start enjoying the warmer weather? It’s time to start getting your landscape ready for spring flowers and summer barbecues and that includes your wood deck. After snow and ice your wood deck may have taken a beating, making the spring the perfect time to make repairs and replacements.

 

After the snow melts and the weather warms up, check to see if there are any bends or warps in the wood deck. Warps are often caused by support beams that are in poor condition. Over time, exposure to water and moisture can weaken the wood, making it give way.

 

Another reason your deck may be looking decrepit is because of termites. These insects burrow their way through wood, leaving it unsound and unsafe. They move swiftly, and damage that begins as minor can quickly compromise the entire deck.

 

You can also tell you need a new deck by walking on it. Does the wood feel spongey? Are boards coming loose? Do nails and screws not stay in the wood very well? These are all signs that you need to fix your deck.

 

Fortunately, sometimes a wood deck will only need a few localized repairs, and not an entire deck replacement. If termites are caught early, only small sections need to be repaired. Likewise, if rot is only affecting one part of the deck, that section is the only thing that needs to be replaced.

 

After your deck repair is finished, you should try to preserve it. Have a pest control company inspect it regularly for termites. Also use a water-resistant finish that will repel moisture. Finally, be sure that the substructure of your deck is not susceptible to the elements; keep an eye on how water is draining around your deck.

 

If you watch for signs that you need a deck replacement and keep good maintenance habits, your deck will look its best for many summer parties to come. For deck repairs or replacement services call us at PK Windows. We can bring your wood deck back to life just in time for the spring and summer. Call us or click here for a quote.