Home Repair and Paint Guide

Decks are a great way to add character to a home. They enhance visual appeal and change the design lines of the exterior walls. If built correctly using high grade materials, they will last many years. But you have to perform maintenance tasks to keep everything looking good.

A lot of decks are made of pressure treated pine, which can last for 30 years or more. However, discoloration and splintering can begin after only a short period of time. This is the reason most people schedule a regular cycle of maintenance. Failure to do so won’t cause your deck to rot, but it will become discolored and rough with splitting and warping.