Bay Area Deck Refinishing Tips

Spring is around the corner.  Although here in the Bay Area, recent rain has kept people indoors your deck should be prepared for the upcoming season.  Pay attention to the condition of the wood.  Wood needs proper care and maintenance.  Look for any soft areas on the boards, railings and support.  Soft area in the wood is indicative of dry rot.  This is damaged wood and will get worse with time.  Dry rot wood needs to be removed by replacing the section affected. Dry rot can occur anywhere on the wood.  It can be obvious on the top surface or in the deck support and joist. If the deck is low to the ground and the under support is not accessible; you can prod the boards and underlying support with a putty knife to feel for any soft soft spots.  In communities with homes built on a hillside such as; Lafayette, Orinda, Danville, Martinez, Walnut Creek, and Alamo in Contra County and Oakland and Berkeley Hills in Alameda County, and Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, in Marin County, the deck underside should be looked at for any dry rot.
If you have any doubts whether the deck needs to be fixed or repaired call All Pro Deck at one of the following numbers:
925-283-2133
510-655-5549
415-388-8842
408-297-2133