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How to Check If Your Decks Need Repair?

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Introduction Decks are ideal outdoor places for relaxation and entertainment all year. Unfortunately, due to its outdoor location, your deck is a living space that receives the greatest abuse. Their conditions deteriorate with time due to exposure and usage, just like other aspects of your property.

Check if your Railings are Wobbly • A loose railing does not provide an immediate threat, but it can easily fall off the sides, posing a major safety concern.

• Loose rails are especially harmful if the deck is extremely elevated or if young children use them frequently.

• Railing posts should be securely fastened to the deck and not wobble or shake.

Check if your Deck is Sinking • Every deck is based on some kind of underlying foundation.

• If your deck looks to be sinking, the most likely cause is a foundation problem.

• Remember that deck footing is the primary support for big loads—furniture and individuals can weigh thousands of pounds.

Check for Fractures on your Deck • Any loose or damaged floorboards, also known as deck planks, are one of the most common signs that your deck needs repair.

• If you have an older or traditional wooden deck, the wood will splinter or crack over time due to constant exposure to the environment, insect or termite damage, or regular pressure.

• While wood fractures naturally with age, certain boards age more quickly than others.

Look for local deck builders in Calgary who can manage the entire deck installation procedure. My Home HandyMan is a handyman service based in Calgary.

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