The condition of decks can be deceptive during drought.
First, little to no water contact on your deck can bring a false sense
of security. What is going on underneath is most important. Dry rot or
pooling water might have already penetrated the foundation. Secondly,
after drought usually comes the flood. Damaged decks will be big trouble
when the rains come. Even a proper deck coating needs to be ready for
extreme wet weather. Here are some signs to look for:
First, little to no water contact on your deck can bring a false sense
of security. What is going on underneath is most important. Dry rot or
pooling water might have already penetrated the foundation. Secondly,
after drought usually comes the flood. Damaged decks will be big trouble
when the rains come. Even a proper deck coating needs to be ready for
extreme wet weather. Here are some signs to look for:
411 on Decks and Drought
Repairing Decks and Drought. Prestige Deck Coating
offers a variety of deck repair options. We can fix small dry rot
sections. We remove and install full plywood re-sheeting. If mold,
mildew or pervasive water damage has reached the joists, we can rebuild
from the bottom up. We can even remove, repair or install deck drains
and metal flashing. If necessary, we can repair railing posts. All of
these services are crucial for being prepared for flooding after a
drought.
offers a variety of deck repair options. We can fix small dry rot
sections. We remove and install full plywood re-sheeting. If mold,
mildew or pervasive water damage has reached the joists, we can rebuild
from the bottom up. We can even remove, repair or install deck drains
and metal flashing. If necessary, we can repair railing posts. All of
these services are crucial for being prepared for flooding after a
drought.
Decks and Drought...
"Then the rains came..." If
decks are damaged, rainstorms will instantly expose the problems. It
will likely make the damage worse than if you fixed it during the
drought. Imagine constant liquid on a deck that has soft spots, dry rot
or foundational damage. You might then need a whole deck, not just a
repair. A few hundred dollar fix has now become many thousands. No
bueno.
decks are damaged, rainstorms will instantly expose the problems. It
will likely make the damage worse than if you fixed it during the
drought. Imagine constant liquid on a deck that has soft spots, dry rot
or foundational damage. You might then need a whole deck, not just a
repair. A few hundred dollar fix has now become many thousands. No
bueno.
Decks and Drought...
"...but they built upon the rock" If
you have proper deck waterproofing or no damage, you till need to be
ready for the flood. Prestige Decking can help here too! We know decks,
so we can recommend custom water diversion techniques. We want our
current customers and potential clients to feel AND be safe when the
drought goes and the waters explode.
you have proper deck waterproofing or no damage, you till need to be
ready for the flood. Prestige Decking can help here too! We know decks,
so we can recommend custom water diversion techniques. We want our
current customers and potential clients to feel AND be safe when the
drought goes and the waters explode.
Prestige
Deck Coating knows the 411 on decks and drought. Knowing who to call
for repairing decks, beating the flood to your decking, and having peace
of mind that your pocketbook is secure. We offer free onsite estimates,
10 year warranties, and our supervisors have 30-40 years experience in
the industry. We know decks and drought.
Deck Coating knows the 411 on decks and drought. Knowing who to call
for repairing decks, beating the flood to your decking, and having peace
of mind that your pocketbook is secure. We offer free onsite estimates,
10 year warranties, and our supervisors have 30-40 years experience in
the industry. We know decks and drought.
