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Obvious termite damage needs to be repaired:
Well, first you want to make sure that the pests are gone. Call a pest control professional to inspect not only the deck but the home (including the foundation).
When you're certain that the termite problem is contained, try sanding the affected boards if the damage is minimal. More extensive damage may require board replacement. While this could be a do-it-yourself project, if you're working underneath the deck with the framework and joists, you should get professional consultation. Use the form to the right to contact professionals in your area today!
Loose boards are making the deck unsafe:
Sometimes it's as simple as adding additional nails; other times you're dealing with a much bigger problem like dry rot - the decay of seasoned timber caused by various fungi that renders it brittle.
Inspect the deck from both the top and underneath (if possible) to determine the extent which the boards have pulled away from the framework. Rotted wood should be replaced by a deck and porch specialist. If there appears to be insect damage, such as that from termites, call a pest control professional immediately. Outdoor termite damage may indicate interior infestation as well.
Once the source of the decay is determined, find a deck and porch contractor in your area by using the form to the right.
The weather has left the deck in disrepair:
A deck should be re-sealed and re-stained once a year. In the case that this has not happened, you may be seeing curling, cracking and rotting in the slats of your deck floor. A strong sanding and re-application may do the trick, but in most cases the deck will require maintenance from a deck and porch professional. Use the form to the right to locate one in your area today!
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