Deck Repair
This deck was originally built by the homebuilder about twenty years ago. The homeowners were just going to paint the railings and skirting and hope for the best. It was clear though that the railings needed replacing. The original skirting was also untreated particle board and rotting. Once we removed the skirting, I found that the outside 2x10 joists were also rotten - and the railings had nothing to support them.
After replacing the 2x10s with pressure treated wood, we got to work on the railings. The homeowners were hoping to reuse the white lattice but I later realized that the original railings were not to code. So, we reused lattice when we could but had to replace some to fill the larger railings (now three feet high).
The remaining joists were fine and most of the top deck boards were also still sturdy and I wanted to honour the clients’ wishes, to retain as much of the original structure as possible.
With new railings, four new 2x10s and new skirting, this deck will continue to bring joy.
