19 Ways to Upgrade Your Deck
1. Clean It, Repair It, and Stain It Before you add furniture, accents, and other items to your deck, you need to first have a solid foundation. Even a well-planned placement of items cannot hide an un-restored deck or dirty and grimy boards. Plan to wash your deck each year and every other year plan to wash and stain / seal at […]
Yearly Deck Maintenance Tips
Mid / Late Spring – Wash the Deck Besides the deck looking dirty, one of the sure signs a deck needs a cleaning is a film of mold. Left unchecked, the mold and dirt can trap moisture and start the rotting process. Late Spring – Seal the Deck The finish of your deck may be […]
New Deck Project – Part 4 – Lighting, Dry UnderDecking, Patios
Part 4: Lighting, Dry Under Deck, Patios The final elements to consider for your deck project is Lighting, Under Decking Dry Space, and concrete patios and overlay. [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] If your deck is built with a stair system, take in consideration of a low-voltage stair riser lighting system. You will definitely want to make sure […]
Railing Options – New Deck Construction
These are just a few railing options – there are so many more. We can get you a railing of whatever style you are looking for. Check out more railing ideas, check out our gallery at deckanddrivesolutions.com/ourwork or email at aaron@deck-and-drive.local
Deck Sealing Product Comparison
Deck Restoration Product ComparisonBattle of the Stains Because Price Point and Quality Matter Cabot Stains and Sealers Standard Stain/Seal, best price stain/seal from experience and research for the basic level of protection Every 2-3 years Strip old seal/stain Chemical Wash (Changes Ph level) Reseal/Re-stain Protects the exterior surface of the wood, deep penetrating […]
