Perhaps the better question is: Should you try to fix a rotting deck?
Various online sources purport that an average of 6,000 people are injured annually in the United States due to residential deck failures. A rotted or ill-attached ledger board accounts for 90% of those failures. According to NADRA, North American Deck and Railing Association, there are an estimated 30 million decks across the country that are past their useful lives. Archadeck of Greater Denver and the Foothills recommends a deck inspection, performed by a licensed deck contractor, annually for decks that are past the age of 10 years.
How Long Should Your Wood Deck Last?
The average lifespan of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years, depending on the type of wood, level of environmental exposure, and how well it has been maintained. If you have a deck that you believe is aging past its useful, safe life, it’s time to call the deck contractors at Archadeck for a complimentary deck consultation. One visit to your home will determine how your deck issues might be resolved.
If the structure of your deck is in disrepair, the only thing that should be done to repair it is to tear it down and replace it.
How Do You Fix Damaged Decking?
If your wood decking is in disrepair due to age, exposure, or neglect, you could replace the decking only. Archadeck of Greater Denver offers a deck repair service called redecking, whereby bad decking is disassembled and replaced with long-lasting composite decking.
This service often includes improvements to the deck structure in order to bring it up to code and/or reinforce it. During a typical redecking project, we will also replace the deck stairs and railings.
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