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Decking Restorations

If the structure of your deck is good and sturdy, but it needs a new look, you can always redeck it. Redecking breathes new life into old decks by updating the look without a complete replacement. By touching up the floor, railing, and steps, an old deck can look brand new.

Generally, redecking will save money in the long run as long as the foundation is sound. If you are thinking about redecking, mention it when you are scheduling your consultation with us. We will be happy to give your deck a once-over to make sure everything is structurally solid. Before every redecking project, we check in with the integrity of the deck before starting the process.

If your deck is good to go, you could save up to 15-20% over the total cost of the new deck.

The first thing we do is remove all the old deck boards, stairs, and railings. If you have any flowerpots, speakers, etc. attached to your deck railings, we carefully remove them and re-attach them to the new rails. We will take all the old deck boards and railings back with us at the end of the job. If you would like any or all of the old lumber, let us know where you would like it and we would be happy to leave it for you.

By this point, the deck framing is completely exposed, and we will inspect it from top to bottom. We’ll make sure that flashing is installed where the deck meets the house, and that the deck is attached properly to the house. Then, we’ll inspect the deck floor joists and replace any bad ones. We will inspect the beams and posts supporting the deck prior to giving you a quote. We will let you know if any changes are needed.

We will then install blocking for the new rail posts, and a few extra joists around the edge of the deck for our picture frame border.

1. Your joists need to be spaced 16 inches on center.
2. You have inspected it and it is rot/decay free.
3. None of the joist sag.
4. As a rule of thumb: under 15 years, most structures should be sound.
5. Over 15 years, give it a thorough inspection.