Any number of physical and structural issues may indicate the need for a deck renovation. Commonly, direct results of deck usage, such as shaking rails, wobbling boards, and cracked surfaces, are significant signs a deck needs renovation. More subtle signs, such as traces of rot, damage to wood or fixtures, stains, fading, and leaks are also signs that your deck needs work.

Typically, deck materials fall into three categories, composites, plastics, and wood. Where you live can have a considerable influence on what material best suits your needs. Wood is a classic deck material, but also most prone to wear and damage by the weather. Composites and plastics are more durable options often made from recycled materials. Composites are made of multiple sources, while more uniform plastics, such as PVC, are a strong choice.

Maintaining a deck not keeps it looking good and can help it last much longer. Whether wood or plastic, decks need to be treated through regular cleaning and inspection for damage. Most importantly, sanding, sealing, and staining the deck, as the material requires, ensures you are doing your best to ensure the life of your deck.

Depending on the materials and treatments, a deck can last for decades. Untreated wooden decks may see around ten years of life, whereas composite decks or even treated wooden decks can last at least twenty years. Such longevity requires careful attention to the deck’s upkeep, however.

Any project that makes a home more beautiful or functional creates value. Deck remodels and renovations are no exception. A beautiful deck, adequately maintained, may add as much as $10,000 to the value of a home.

Evergreen Home Exteriors & Remodeling highly skilled contractors make us a leading home improvement source for the greater Washington area. We’re also experts in the unique weather of the Pacific Northwest. We know how to select and treat decking materials for the highest value and longevity in the area of Washington State.

We also prioritize experience in our hiring as our contractor leads have at least ten years of home improvement experience. Our contractors are highly respectful of your time and home, working on your schedule and taking extra care to avoid damage to your property.

With Evergreen, your decking project can also be 100% financed.