Deck Restoration Products – Saving Grace, or Lipstick on a Pig?

If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?
If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?

Every so often new decking products come on the market. These products always claim to be the “perfect solution,” and the last item you’ll ever need. While some products really do live up the hype, there are still plenty that fall short of their claims.

Over the years there has been an increasing number of homeowners using deck coating products to salvage their rickety old pressure treated decks.  Here’s some interesting things to consider before you decide to paint your deck with these new coating products.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #6 Sloth

When a company advertises their decking product as “no maintenance,” it’s far from the truth. There is a difference between “no maintenance” and “low maintenance.” Neither one of these mean you can neglect your deck altogether. Being lazy without routine maintenance could just be a recipe for disaster. If you are unsure about the safety …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: Sin #1 – Envy

Your neighbor has just finished a new backyard renovation. With their renovation they built a brand new composite deck that looks stunning. Every morning you walk out onto your older deck and you just catch yourself staring endlessly at what they’ve done with their place. A few months have passed and you have made the …

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Deck Safety Tips: Outdoor Furniture Maintenance

Nothing can ruin a gorgeous deck like broken, rusty, unmaintained furniture. Sure, outdoor furniture is built to endure more abuse than indoor furniture, but this doesn’t make it “maintenance free.” With a little elbow grease, you can shine up your deck furniture in no time. Chances are your furniture has been sitting all winter long. …

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Deck Safety Tips: Stairways Need Attention Too!

During the summer, spending time outside is inevitable. This is why there is no better time then now to check your decking, especially your stairs. After you have checked for loose/corroded fasteners, and split/decaying wood be sure to inspect your stairs. As always, if you are unsure about the safety and stability of your decking …

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