Avoid Unnecessary Repair Cost With Regular Deck Maintenance

Decks can be a wonderful addition to your home, giving you a great view or just a place to relax. But as our first-time home buyers in San Leandro, California, found out, decks must be maintained to avoid unnecessary repairs and replacement costs.

A deck's worst enemy is the elements of nature:

• Sun and moisture can cause premature rotting.
  
• Normal wear and tear may also loosen joints and connections, so it's a good idea to maintain a regular maintenance schedule at least once a year.
  
• Sweep the deck often, and when it gets very dirty, hose or scrub it down to neutralize the acid from fallen leaves.
  
• Check for wood rot and damaged boards, and repair or replace them as needed.
  
• Apply a coat of wood stain or water repellent every 1 to 2 years.

A well-planned maintenance program for your deck is the best insurance policy against repair and replacement costs.

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David Teare
Inspection Pros
2501 Omega Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Toll-Free Phone: 877-838-5959
E-mail: dteare@inspectionpros.com
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