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8 HAWAII RENOVATION FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Learn how to resurface a deck
Outdoor living season means backyard barbecues, yard
games and relaxing with a good book or good friends. If you own a wood deck, however, it also means con- siderable time and money spent on seasonal mainte- nance and deck repairs.
While wood decks are aesthetically pleasing, properly maintaining them requires regular stripping, sanding and staining. The process is labor-intensive, time-consuming, messy and costly — averaging between $540 and $1,050 each time, according to ho- meadvisor.com.
Consider this: For the same time and energy you would spend maintaining and repairing those old wood boards, you could replace them with a deck made of structurally su- perior composite material — and never again have to worry about upkeep. As long as the structural frame- work of your existing deck is intact and in good condi- tion, you are a candidate for deck resurfacing.
“Resurfacing an aging or decaying wood deck with new composite decking is a doable DIY project that can be completed over the course of a weekend or two with just a little know- how and the help of a few friends,” explains Adam Zambanini, vice president of marketing for Trex Co. “You
get a brand-new deck for a lot less money than starting from scratch — and a lot less hassle through the years.”
Designed for maximum durability and minimal main- tenance, wood-alternative decking is resistant to fad- ing, staining, scratching and mold and requires no sand- ing, staining or sealing.
Just an occasional soap- and-water cleaning is need- ed to retain a “like-new” ap- pearance for decades.
READY TO RESURFACE?
Follow these simple steps to a new deck surface that you can spend less time maintaining and more time enjoying:
STEP 1: EXAMINE THE SUBSTRUCTURE
Before removing any boards, check your deck’s foundation. Start from the ground up by examining the footings, posts and joists. Pay close attention to
the condition of the wood. Soft wood indicates rot and should be replaced before proceeding. If the existing framing and substructure are sound, you’re good to go.
Tip: To help ensure your substructure lasts as long as your new composite deck boards, use a protec- tive tape, such as TrexPro- tect, to shield wooden joists and beams from moisture that can lead to rot and the
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