Do you have natural wood vegas and beems? Info from Decktek Coating, Wood Restoration in Prescott
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...