Wood Deck Repairs

& Maintenance

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Providing Deck Repair Services

Extend your living space and enhance your outdoor oasis with our deck repair services. Our team is experienced in restoring and rejuvenating decks, ensuring they are safe, sturdy, and visually appealing. Don't let wood rot compromise the integrity of your home.


Home Pros offers comprehensive wood rot repairs, ensuring that your deck is not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound. Our skilled craftsmen can seamlessly address wood rot issues during the staining process or as standalone repairs.

Deck Wood Rot Spot Repairs

Repairing a rotted wood deck offers several benefits. First, it ensures safety by preventing structural failures and slip hazards caused by weakened wood.


Second, it maintains property value by preserving the deck's appearance and functionality, which can positively impact your home's overall worth.


Third, it extends the deck's lifespan by addressing rot early on, avoiding more extensive and costly repairs or replacements in the future.


Finally, it contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing waste and conserving resources. By investing in timely repairs, you can enjoy a safer, more attractive, and longer-lasting outdoor space.


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Deck Reconstruction

Even the most well-maintained wood deck will eventually reach the end of its lifespan and require reconstruction. Over time, wood naturally deteriorates due to factors like exposure to the elements (sun, rain, snow), insect infestation, and general wear and tear.


Wood can rot, warp, or become structurally unsound, posing safety risks. Additionally, changing building codes and homeowner preferences may necessitate a complete rebuild to meet modern standards and desired aesthetics.


While regular maintenance can extend a deck's life, reconstruction becomes inevitable when the deck's integrity is compromised or its design no longer suits your needs.

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Moisture and Your Wood: The Hidden Culprit Behind Wood Rot

CAUSES OF WOOD ROT

Simple science: wood rot, also known as wood decay, is primarily caused by fungi.  These organisms thrive in moist environments and feed on the cellulose and lignin in wood, breaking down its structure and causing it to deteriorate.



Street smarts: technically there's various categories of wood rot such as wet rot, dry rot, soft rot, and many more. It all comes down to moisture not being able to evaporate properly due to different factors.  These factors could be due to a design issue or improper drainage or even lack of stain protecting the wood.

HOW TO PREVENT WOOD ROT

Simple science: it's all about allowing the wood to dry properly to keep the fungi away. There's moisture in just about every material but the key is to keep it between the ideal numbers of 10% to 14% if possible. You definitely to keep it under 20%.


Street smarts: To ensure a long-lasting deck, proper construction is crucial. Adequate spacing between deck boards allows rainwater to drain efficiently, preventing pooling and potential water damage. Additionally, nails and screws should be driven flush with the wood surface to avoid creating crevices where water can accumulate. Finally, the deck's stain should be intact and free from peeling. Peeling stain can trap moisture against the wood, hindering evaporation and accelerating the wood's deterioration

COMMON DECK DESIGN ISSUES THAT ALWAYS CAUSE PROBLEMS

Support posts buried in the ground and not on concrete footers

What happens:

  • soil stays wet causing post to wick water
  • posts will start to rot and get soft
  • entire deck will slowly start to shift

Stairs sitting on ground and not on concrete pad will cause stairs to lean

What happens:

  • soil stays wet causing stringers to wick water
  • stringer and treads start to rot
  • entire stairs will shift or lean

Water gets trapped and cannot drain causes wood to start rotting

What happens:

  • water gets trapped in u shape design
  • the flat bottom rail will start to deteriorate
  • entire stair rails will crumble and rot
Wood Rot Repairs Home Pros Painting Olathe KS

Wood rot on decks is not an optional repair. 

It's a necessary repair if not addressed could result in someone getting hurt. The repairs will also need to be stained. 



We can do both for you!

Deck Wood Rot Home Pros Painting Olathe KS

DECK REPAIRS, RECONSTRUCTION, AND STAINING FOR YOUR HOME

When it comes to wood deck repairs and staining Home Pros can you  save you money! We do this by offering you options and working within your budget. You will find working with Home Pros on your Shawnee deck will benefit you in several ways.


Benefit #1  You have the flexibility to either make repairs or reconstruct the entire deck. Perhaps your railings are loose or your stair treads are cracked. No need to do more than necessary. We won't scare you into doing more work that needed.


Benefit #2 We always offer options related to the materials. The replacement wood can be pressure treated pine or cedar. Balusters can be made of wood or aluminum. Whenever possible you receive options that will work best with your budget. 


Benefit #3  A damaged deck is a safety hazard so getting fixed as soon as you are ready to do the work is a must. We strive to start projects within 1-3 days from acceptance. You won't need to wait around for weeks for like many of our competitors make their customers wait. 


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Wood Deck Repairs We Offer

Wood Deck Repairs

deck floor boards; railing caps; stair treads; posts; blusters; risers; deck rails; stair rails; install new fasteners; install brackets

Wood Deck Reconstruction

tear down of existing deck; installation of new deck materials; we only reconstruct same design; we don't do new design work

Deck Staining And Sealing

power wash deck; apply transparent stain; transparent sealer; semi-transparent stain; solid color stain

Deck Cleaning

apply deck cleaner; power wash;  alternate scrub with a brush; remove existing mildew and dirt

Deck Removal And Disposal

remove existing deck; remove posts; remove joist; haul away and discard debris

Deck Painting

Some times we find that a deck has already been painted.  At this point it's more feasible to re-paint.  We apply primer and then paint with appropriate paint.

WOOD DECK STAINS AND SEALERS

 Extend the life of your deck by protecting it from the harsh elements of our Kansas City weather.  If you have ever seen split rail caps or warped balusters it's probably due to lack of protection.


By applying a good quality stain or sealer on a regular basis you can extend the life of your deck many years making the investment worth every penny. 


In addition stain enhances the beauty of the wood increasing value and curb appeal. Find out today how much it would cost to protect your deck by booking a  free estimate.

Transparent Clear

  • No color allows natural wood to show through
  • Used to repel water from wood and weatherproof it
  • Uv protection prevents wood from drying out 

Transparent Tinted

  • Allows the natural pattern of the wood to show through
  • Ideal for new or unstained surfaces
  • Natural and subtle color accents wood grain 

Semi-Transparent

  • Allows wood grain and texture to show through
  • Adds subtle color
  • Accents and enhances pattern of wood grain
behr solid color deck stain from home pros painting

Solid Color

  • Hides blemishes, imperfections and signs of aging wood
  • Adds vibrant color and provides an even, uniform appearance
  • Self Priming

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Do you design and install wood decks?

    We DO NOT install decks from scratch.  This would require design work which we currently don't perform.


    We can however re-construct a deck down to the joists. 


    Our typical work is follows:

    • replace deck flooring
    • replace deck railing and/or stair railing
    • replace stair treads
    • replace risers
    • replace balusters
    • just about everything except joists

     





  • Do I need a deck permit for deck repairs?

    You only need a deck permit if you are installing a deck from scratch or replacing support joists or other support beams.


    If you are repairing deck rails, stair rails, deck floor boards, and other non-support boards then the repairs are allowed without permit.


    The above is a generaliztion and we do check with each city to be sure we are follwing code.



  • Which type of stains are best for wood decks?

    Exterior wood stains typically come as follows:

    • clear
    • transparent (you can have a hint of color)
    • semi-transparent
    • solid color

    Stain and sealers help prolong the life of decks by keeping the sun's UV rays from damaging the wood.  Between the UV rays, rain, snow, leaves from trees,  decks will slowly start to weather and turn brown or black if not stained.


    Eventually decks dry out enough where they may start to crack and eventually fall apart or end up rotting out.


    Clear stains don't add any color to the decks and their primary funtion is to keep water from pentrating the wood.


    Transparent stains may actually have a hint of color so you get protection and nice looks.  These allow the grain of wood to show.


    Semi-transparents provide more protection than the previous two because the stain itself has some solid particles that provide more protection.


    Solid color stains provide for the maximum protection and tend to last longer than ther other types of stains.  


    The more solid the stain the less you will have to re-apply over the years.




  • When can you stain a brand new deck?

    A brand new pressure treated deck must dry out for about 60 days before it can be stained.  The reason being is that the wood has been treated with preservatives to keep water or any other liquid from penetrating.  If you do stain a brand new pressure treated deck, the stain will likely peel quickly.


    A brand new cedar or kiln dried wood deck can be stained or sealed immediately.  These materials have no preservatives or have dried out long enough that staining them won't be an issue.


  • How long does the stain last on a deck?

    You can expect to reapply:

    clear sealer--every 2 years

    transparents--every 2 to 3 years

    semi-transparents--every 2 to 4 years

    solid colors--every 5 years


    Keep in mind that if you have a lot of foot traffic, that will wear out the stain much faster. 


    If you have furniture on a deck wherever the legs are rubbing up on the deck will wear out faster.


    If you have trees and leaves fall on your deck and stay on there wet--that will cause the stain to wear out faster.


    If your deck is in a shady area it will have a hard time drying and will eventually get mold and or algae growing on it.

The following are typical steps that are followed during a wood deck repair project

New back deck with framing for stairs ready to be completed by Home Pros Painting serving Blue Springs MO

• Purchase, pickup, and delivery of 

  needed materials.
• Removal of all damaged wood.
• Protect all necessary areas with drop

   cloths.
• Installation of new materials per

   homeowner's choice.
• Power wash prior to applying stain or 

   sealer.
• Apply stain or sealer.
• All debris picked up and discarded off-

   site
• Due to conditions that may not be

   observable at the time of evaluation,

   additional repairs/costs may become

   necessary.

Customer will be notified at time of discovery if any such conditions later become apparent and will be required to sign an Additional Work Order for said repairs.

Call (913) 725-0414 to find out more about our wood decks services.

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