Decktek Coating - Deck Restoration in Prescott

As we transition into Fall, you might be thinking that now is a great time to prepare that old deck of yours for the harsh winter cold. Snow sitting on top of it for days at a time could really damage the wood and lead to rot or instability. Decktek Coating, deck restoration and refinishing in Prescott, suggests that if you haven't cleaned, maintained, or refinished your deck recently, it might be time. Some general maintenance you can do to help your deck survive the cold months (and even prep for a refinishing, if needed) is to thoroughly sweep the deck and give it a good rinsing. Make sure to remove any debris stuffed in the gaps between the boards. If you find yourself sweeping up “peelings”, you might be due for a deck refinishing. Now would also be a good time to tighten any screws that have popped up or become loose, and to re-secure any wobbling railing or boards. Make sure to occasionally move anything sitting on the deck to avoid discoloring. Trim any nearby bushes to av...

Do you remember the days of family barbecues out back on the deck when you were young? Ah, the smell of the charcoal, and the taste of the burgers, running barefoot across the boards. Have you thought of building one for your family, or maybe you are fixing up the old deck from your past? Have you considered if you are going to stain or paint it? Decktek Coating, your local deck restoration company in Prescott, would like to help you decide. Are you going to use paint or stain? When building s new deck, or sanding down the old surface and starting over, you should apply some kind of finish to protect your investment. The finish you use will determine the time between maintenance needed to keep it looking beautiful. Both paint and stain can give you a deck that lasts years longer than it would if left untreated. These finishes make the wood less water absorbent, causing the wood to stay dry on the inside. These products also help protect against damage from the sun. Here we share ...

Protecting our decks and railings from the elements is important, but too often we overlook items like vegas and beams. These are important structural supports for our homes. We not only want them to look architecturally pleasing but also protect them from the elements as well. Decktek Coating, a local service provider of wood and deck restoration in Prescott , offers the following about sealing vegas and beams from water intrusion and potential wood rot. The bottom mounting location for vegas and beams is often overlooked. Sealing up the gap between the vega and the mortar is important in the prevention of wood rot. Another area that is often overlooked is the cracks and splits that occur at the bottom of the mounting location as well. These open cracks allow water in around the base of the vega, overtime deteriorating the wood. BEST PRACTICE FOR SEALING There is a right and wrong way for sealing these cracks. The wrong way is to think you can simply take a caulking gun and fi...