How to Restore your Wood Deck in Vienna, VA to Like-New Condition
Is your Vienna, VA wood deck in need of some TLC? If you are not sure how long it has been since your deck last had any maintenance work performed on it, then it is probably long overdue. Where wooden decks are concerned, we recommend the following schedule:
- Have your Vienna, VA wood deck inspected annually.
- Have the deck power washed every 2–3 years to keep the mold at bay and keep your deck looking great and ready for entertaining any time you are.
- Finally, have the deck sealed every 2–3 years. Since we recommend both washing and sealing at the same 2–3–year intervals, many of our clients ask us to bundle those services and do both at once, which we are happy to do!
Note that the above applies only to Vienna, VA wood decks. If your deck is made of a composite material, we still recommend having it inspected annually for the same reason described above, but you will not need to have the deck sealed. Instead of power washing at regular intervals, you can simply let your eyes be your guide and give it a quick wash with soapy water when it looks like it needs it.
Even if you think your existing deck is a lost cause, we would love to give you our assessment.
When we first started out in the business, we developed a knack for restoring old decks to their former glory for a fraction of what it would have cost their owners to have the old structure torn out and have something new built. In fact, we got so good at it that it earned us the nickname ‘The Deck Doctors’ from our clients. A name we bear with pride to this very day.
If you do not have a deck yet, but have always wanted one, as Vienna, VA’s top–rated wood deck builder, we can design and build exactly what you want. To do that, we will start by sitting down with you to map out and fully understand your vision.
If you know you want something custom, but you have not given your vision much thought, then before we sit down with you, be sure to spend some time looking at the photos section of our website. Not only will it give you tons of great ideas for your own Vienna, VA wood deck project, but it will also give you a chance to see the quality of the work we do and the exquisite craftsmanship we will be bringing to your project.
When you have got a clear vision, we will start asking questions, including things like:
- How big is your dream deck?
- Do you see it as being all on one level, or, because of the lay of your land, do you envision a multi–level extravaganza that gradually steps down into your yard?
- What wood species would you like the deck made from? Or would you prefer a composite material because we can do that too!
- Do you envision your deck as being one big, wide–open space, or do you want multiple, clearly defined areas, like a dedicated grilling space, room for a hot tub, a wet bar, etc.?
- Will you need steps? If so, what should they look like?
- Do you need safety rails? If so, what should those look like?
- What about built–in seating or one or more hidden storage compartments?
As soon as we have completely captured and understand your vision, we will use the details we have gathered to put together a detailed project plan, which will include a free, no–obligation estimate, so you will know exactly what it will take to see the project to the finish line.
Then, assuming you are comfortable with everything, we will send one of our veteran build crews to your property and start turning your dream into reality!
Did you know we do porches too? We do! If you have an existing porch that has seen better days, we can apply our restoration skills to that project as well, returning it to like–new condition for a fraction of the cost of having something new built.
If you do not yet have a porch, but you would like to add one, our process for doing custom porch work is functionally like the one we described above for custom decks, although the questions we will ask to capture your vision will understandably be somewhat different.
Depending on your preferences, we can even screen in your existing porch or screen in your custom design. Screened porches have become increasingly popular in recent years because they are a fabulous way to enjoy the great outdoors without getting eaten alive by the area’s burgeoning insect population.
The bottom line is, whatever your needs are where your porches and decks are concerned, we have got you covered. That is why so many of your friends and neighbors have relied on us for all their maintenance and custom construction needs.
Since the day we first opened our doors, we have built our reputation by exceeding the expectations of each client we work with, and we would love the opportunity to impress you. When you are ready to stop dreaming and start doing, we are just a phone call away. Let us get started!