A deck is often a favorite feature of homeowners and homebuyers alike. It provides you with a beautiful outdoor recreation space to enjoy with your family, storage space underneath the deck, and also helps to boost your homes curb appeal and resale value. Considering how many benefits having a well-maintained deck provides for your home, it is essential to ensure that the deck is kept in good repair! However, one of the biggest challenges homeowners face when it comes to their deck is that it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether your home’s deck is in need of repairs or replacement. If you’re interested in learning more about how to identify whether your deck is in need of replacing, keep reading below to get started!
Rot Damage
The first, most obvious, sign that your deck needs to be repaired is if the wood is rotting. If your deck is built from wood, rather than a composite, it will be susceptible to rot damage. If you notice any sections of rot, you will want to address it as quickly as possible, as rot can quickly spread through a deck and destroy it in a matter of months or even weeks.
Bowing Deck Boards
Another sign that your deck is damaged, or perhaps even rotting, is when you see boards that are bowing or otherwise look insecure. This means that the integrity of the board has been damaged. It may still be supporting your furniture for the time being, but eventually, it will fail and could cause significant damage to your furniture, or worse, anyone on the deck. Be sure to examine the board to determine whether it is rot damage, or if it is simply detaching from the home.
Noticeable Damage
You will want to take stock of the deck and examine it for any smaller signs of damage. It can appear in a variety of ways, including cracks in the boards, missing screws in the deck, or other small signs of damage.
Loose Railings
Another sign that your deck is beginning to fail is that your railings are loose. This likely means that the support beams they are attached to have begun to rot, hurting the integrity of the railings. Loose railings can be a serious safety issue, so have them replaced as quickly as you can!
Contact Us Today
If you’re interested in learning more about our team’s deck replacement services, reach out to DLM Remodeling today! We can be contacted over the phone by calling us at (781) 789-8827 or by filling out our team’s online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your deck replacement needs!
