Over time, every part of your home will eventually need to be repaired, but your deck will probably reach that point sooner rather than later. Your deck is exposed to the elements and can only take so much punishment from the sun, rain, snow, or wind before something needs to be fixed. Here at Home & Marine Builders of Lake Norman, we want to help you keep your deck in the best possible condition, so we have put together this guide on how to tell whether you need deck repairs.
- Check for Rot- If you have a wooden deck, you should regularly check it for signs of rot. Using a screwdriver, probe around the posts where they touch the ground or concrete foundation, as well as the stairs, railing posts, and deck surface. Any wood that’s soft is suspicious, and if you find any such areas you should call our team at Home & Marine Builders of Lake Norman for a further inspection.
- Check the Ledger- The next place to check to see if you need deck repairs is in the ledger, or the framing that attaches your deck to your house. Make sure that the flashing is free of holes or rust, and check that the ledger is attached with screws, not nails. These issues are difficult to repair on your own, so we definitely recommend calling a pro to handle any that you find.
- Check the Hardware- While inspecting your deck, also check the hardware for rust. Even if the boards and posts are okay, significant damage can occur if the connections fail. We at Home & Marine Builders of Lake Norman encourage you to call our team for deck repairs if you notice that your hardware has become rusty.
