Our vehicles, our bodies, and our decks need regular maintenance to keep them in the best shape possible. With COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in place, you probably aren’t driving as much. Car service gets put on the back burner. But you still get regular physical exams even if you use telehealth. What about your deck? More time at home means more time on the deck. Spend much time thinking about caring for the deck? You should! Regular deck inspections and maintenance keep good decks good.
Concrete Decks, Patios, and Balconies
If you think concrete decks, patios, and balconies last forever, you are mistaken. Just because the surface of the concrete looks good doesn’t mean that the deck is still structurally sound.
Most concrete decks, patios, and balconies are not solid concrete. Their construction includes wood substrates, beams, supports, and other architectural elements for shape and strength. Often, these elements are made from something other than concrete. The most common material used is wood. Wood rots and weakens from moisture exposure. It’s important to keep these supporting elements dry. So, inspect and repair when needed.
Dry Rot is Moisture Damage
Moisture causes moisture damage. Duh! Moisture makes wood warm, buckle, twist, and decay. Crank Deck doesn’t recommend that moisture be allowed to damage wood. That’s why Crank Waterproofing recommends regular waterproofing. Crank Waterproofing applies coatings that protect wood and concrete from damage and keep them water-tight.
Moisture also causes dry rot. Yes, even “dry” damage is caused by moisture. Dry rot happens when fungus, spurred on by moisture, grown on wood. The fungus actually eats the wood. This ruins the integrity of the material. And it looks just as bad as it sounds.
Concrete and Wood Deck Repairs
Deck repairs can save the deck if the damage is discovered in time.
As you can see from this photo, the concrete surface was removed to gain access to the rotted wood. The wood can then be cut out and replaced, the concrete surface can then be restored, and a waterproof coating applied to prevent the problem from reoccurring.
Crank Waterproofing employs skilled craftsman and carpenters that have the skills and expertise to diagnose the damage, evaluate the structural integrity of the deck, and recommend necessary deck repairs to make the space safe.
Crank Waterproofing also frames and builds new decks and additions too. As General Contractors, they create safe and beautiful outdoor spaces. your deck safe and beautiful.
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An Ounce of Prevention
Avoid extensive deck repairs by waterproofing your deck regularly. Crank Waterproofing applies waterproof deck coatings that protect decks from water and UV light. Many decking system products are backed by a 10-year guarantee.
If your deck hasn’t been protected by waterproof deck coatings, you should call Crank Waterproofing for an inspection and estimate.
Call (949) 646-9356 or using the handy Contact Us form.
