We change the oil in our cars and eat right and exercise. That’s because we know that it’s better to brush and floss teeth than have a filling. In many facets of our life, we perform regular maintenance and fix small problems before they grow large. In keeping your house, townhouse, or condo in tiptop shape, a decking company can be a strong ally. That’s because sometimes a little deck carpentry can go a very long way in preventing major problems.
And regular deck inspections can catch problems early before they get too large. Dry rot and railings are just two places where a little deck carpentry can be the answer.
When the damage is so extensive that delamination and dry rot occur at the substrate level, the plywood must be removed.
Even Concrete Decks May Require Deck Carpentry Work
You may think your concrete deck will never need any repairs unless you decide to resurface the deck. Think again.
Concrete decks contain more than just concrete. Your concrete deck may rest on wood substrates, beams, and supports that make the shape of the deck and give it strength and structural integrity. In California, these supporting structures often are made of wood. And just like a wood deck, they require regular sealing and waterproofing. Otherwise, damage from moisture and dry rot weakens the supporting structures. When dry rot or moisture damage is detected early, the damaged areas can be removed and replaced without replacing the entire deck.
Moisture Damage and Dry Rot are Common
The closer you live to a body of water, the more moisture in the air. It doesn’t need to rain for wood to be exposed to moisture. That’s why Crank Waterproofing offers a variety of deck waterproofing services.
When exposed to moisture, even pressure-treated wood will buckle, twist, and decay. That’s just one way good decks go bad. Regular waterproofing prevents moisture damage. The waterproof coatings applied by Crank Waterproofing keep wood supporting structures and wood decks water-tight.
Dry Rot
Dry rot sounds very misleading. Dry wood doesn’t rot, and dry rot has a moisture connection. But with dry rot, the damage comes indirectly. Instead of direct rotting from moisture, the rot relates to the growth of fungus that’s encouraged by the moisture. Make sense? The fungus eats the fibers of the wood, and all those nom noms cause damage to the wood. That possibly leads to a loss of structural integrity.
Deck Carpentry and Deck Repairs
Detect the damage early and save the deck with a little deck carpentry as part of a general deck repair job. This includes exposing the damaged wood deck, support, or railing, and then cutting the rot out and replacing it. A waterproof coating protects the wood from future damage.
If the deck’s subfloor is damaged, the decking must be removed, repairs made, and the deck resurfaced.
Crank Waterproofing employs skilled craftsmen with many years of experience with deck construction and deck repair. A little deck carpentry doesn’t scare them.
Ask Crank Waterproofing the inspect your deck, determine the extent of the damage, assess the structural integrity, and then recommend the repairs necessary to save your deck. As a licensed General Contractor, they build and repair decks and roofs. Trust Crank Waterproofing to keep your deck safe and beautiful.
Don’t Let Good Decks Go Bad
Avoid the need for extensive deck repairs. Waterproof your deck on a regular basis. Crank Waterproofing applies a wide variety of deck coatings that protect your deck and deck structure from moisture. Desert Crete coatings come with a 10-year guarantee. Crank Waterproofing makes sure your deck is water-tight and done right.
Get an Estimate
If your deck needs a little carpentry work, get a free estimate from Crank Waterproofing. Fix little problems now so they aren’t big problems later.
