Exposed decks take a beating from Mother Nature, and general wear and tear from moving outdoor furniture around, kids playing and occasionally the family pet. Whether your deck has constant sun beating down on its 
surface or you live in an area that typically gets a lot of rain or has harsh winters, your wood deck boards may wear faster than expected and become unsightly or even dangerous to walk on. Provided your deck structure (framework underneath decking boards) is solid and up to code, consider refacing / replanking the surface (deck boards)—It's more cost-effective and most DIYers can handle this type of project.
If the original deck builder installed the wood substructure correctly, like adding properly installed flashing to protect the frame and the ledger board (part of the frame that attaches to the house),
you may be able to save your structure and simply reface the top with new pressure treated wood or composite deck boards—Regardless, make sure you check and replace damaged or rotting structural boards if needed. If you do find some structural issues, consider consulting with your local building inspector or hire a licensed builder.
If you can move your deck by simply pushing it from side to side, you may be facing some structural issues. Make sure your deck substructure is sound before adding new planks. By starting with a sound substructure, your project should be easier and more affordable than building a new deck from the ground up. Keeping your deck safe
You have multiple options when it comes to refacing your deck. You could install new pressure-treated decking, switch to synthetic decking or even tropical hardwood decking. I’ll cover some of these options in a series of posts starting with composite decking.
surface or you live in an area that typically gets a lot of rain or has harsh winters, your wood deck boards may wear faster than expected and become unsightly or even dangerous to walk on. Provided your deck structure (framework underneath decking boards) is solid and up to code, consider refacing / replanking the surface (deck boards)—It's more cost-effective and most DIYers can handle this type of project.If the original deck builder installed the wood substructure correctly, like adding properly installed flashing to protect the frame and the ledger board (part of the frame that attaches to the house),
you may be able to save your structure and simply reface the top with new pressure treated wood or composite deck boards—Regardless, make sure you check and replace damaged or rotting structural boards if needed. If you do find some structural issues, consider consulting with your local building inspector or hire a licensed builder. If you can move your deck by simply pushing it from side to side, you may be facing some structural issues. Make sure your deck substructure is sound before adding new planks. By starting with a sound substructure, your project should be easier and more affordable than building a new deck from the ground up. Keeping your deck safe
You have multiple options when it comes to refacing your deck. You could install new pressure-treated decking, switch to synthetic decking or even tropical hardwood decking. I’ll cover some of these options in a series of posts starting with composite decking.
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