Deckservices (2)

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Signs that Your Deck Needs Repair and a Makeover

• Your deck is one of your top investments and
  prized possession and should be regularly checked
  and maintained for any flaws that might
  compromise your safety. Some of the common deck
  repair activities are replacing loose rails,
  removing rusted nails, removing broken
  floorboards and putting in new ones, and
  retightening all screws.

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• While you might want to call in specialists for a
  complete inspection and deck repair project, you
  should periodically inspect the deck to verify
  any issues that might affect its structural
  integrity.

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Here are some signs that you should not ignore
about your deck and immediately call deck
repair specialists to set things right.

•   Rotting wood support posts Current building
  regulations stipulate that the support posts
  should rest on concrete footings. But if your
  deck is quite old, the posts might be resting
  directly on the ground. Raw wood absorbs moisture
  from the ground and tends to rot away. Hence,
  take a careful look at the posts for signs of rot
  every few months and whether deck repair is
  required.

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• Dropped footings Concrete footings do improve
  the sturdiness of the deck but at times they
  might crack and shift. Concrete is poured on soil
  and when that shifts, the support posts are
  affected too. Years of freeze/thaw cycles affect
  the soil, making the concrete footings weak and
  unstable if they are not poured deep enough
  during deck construction. Check this aspect
  carefully.

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• Soil erosion around posts Soil erosion from
  around the posts is a very common problem. It
  occurs when snow melts or rainwater washes away
  the soil that supports the deck posts and
  footings. When the soil erodes, the lower level
  of the deck is exposed which you can easily see.
  When you find pools of water beneath your deck or
  streams flowing down, call drainage systems and
  deck repair specialists to set things right.

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• Cracked and splintered deck boards Small cracks
  or a splintered board in one corner of the deck
  should not be a cause for concern as replacing a
  board will solve the issue. But when there are
  signs of significant deterioration in most of the
  deck, consider a full board replacement or a
  major deck repair job. To avoid this situation,
  undertake regular staining, painting, and sealing
  to increase the lifespan of your deck.  

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•  Loose railings A deck with loose railings and
  wobbly steps is a serious safety issue. The deck
  might not collapse but somebody might get injured
  if they lean against the railings and it gives
  way. Be quick to get any such issues resolved at
  the earliest as the structural integrity of the
  deck might be impacted if the deterioration
  spreads to other areas.

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• Decks that are not maintained regularly and
  checked will not last. Whenever you have any
  doubts, contact well-established deck repair
  agencies in your locality for an inspection and
  taking necessary action.