SpringSeason
- Clear debris from between boards so water drains
- Wash with a cleaner suited to your material
- Check guards, stairs and fasteners after the freeze
- Look for posts or footings that have shifted
Seasonal routine
Twenty minutes, four times a year.
General care for Canadian decks. Your decking maker's instructions come first, especially for cleaners and de-icers.
SummerSeason
- Sweep often; move mats and planters so boards dry
- Re-seal wood when water stops beading
- Keep grill grease off the boards
- Trim plants back from the framing
FallSeason
- Clear leaves before they stain
- Seal wood before the first freeze
- Clean gutters that drain onto the deck
- Store furniture and cushions
WinterSeason
- Shovel along the boards, not across them
- Use a plastic shovel on composite and PVC
- Check your decking maker's de-icer guidance
- Keep stairs and exits clear
After the thaw
Six signs worth a closer look.
If you see any of these, book an inspection before the summer rush.
Soft or spongy boards
Moisture may be getting into the boards or the framing below.
Wobbly guard
Loose posts or connectors; the guard must resist a real push.
Rusted or popped fasteners
Corroded screws and nails lose their grip over time.
Rot where posts meet the ground
Posts that stay wet at grade deserve a close look.
A deck that shifted over winter
Uneven boards after the thaw can mean shallow footings moved.
Cupped or split boards
Common on older wood decks, and often the trigger for a resurface.
Repair or rebuild
We check the bones before new boards.
If the footings and framing are sound, a resurface with new boards and guards gives you a new deck for less. If they aren't, we'll say so and show you why.
- Structural check of footings, posts, beams and joists
- Board and guard replacement in your choice of material
- Stair rebuilds and lighting upgrades