Winterizing your Decking, Pergola, Screens or Fencing

After we finish installing a beautiful new deck, or other structure on your property, you need to start taking care of it.

Morning dew, rainwater and melting ice or snow are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood, causing it to soften and swell. Direct exposure to the sun's heat causes drying, which makes wood shrink. Continuous cycles of wet and dry, swelling and shrinking, cause wood to warp, split, crack and check - all of which lead to premature wood degradation and expensive repairs.

New, unprotected wood is also subject to surface graying caused by constant exposure to the sun's ultra-violet rays. Constant moisture exposure creates conditions for the growth of mildew, mold, algae and other fungal organisms that thrive on wood, eventually spreading across and staining the surface. Termites and other wood boring insects also use wood for a food source, causing ultimate wood rot and decay.
Now don’t let this chore scare you, but after adding such major improvement to your home, and adding to your home’s value, don’t skip on the upkeep. There are plenty of experts specialized in taking care of your deck, or other structure, for you. Or if you are handy, you can buy plenty of fantastic products at your local hardware store, and do it yourself.
If you need a referral in your area, please contact me, and I’d be happy to discuss it with you.

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Bamboo Screens are a great way to ad privacy

Our customer asked us to build a privacy area for their spa. We used bamboo materials, and the finished area looked fantastic. We can use various materials to build a privacy screen, just ask us.

Where Should I Build My Deck?

When building a deck most people build it along the back of their home for easy access to their backyard. After all, that's where most of the fun happens, and nobody likes to miss out.

Decks are especially fun if you have quite a sloped lot. A custom deck can be built to take advantage of a view that maybe wasn't visible from the sloping lot before. And then, all of a sudden you have this "new" incredible view, up in the tree tops perhaps. Decks also make a great "sunning" area for us humans, and even those 4 legged little darlings, they also create a fantastic "eating" area. A perfect way to invite friends over to break in that new patio.

You won't be sorry when you've finally made that big investment to build your deck.

Does a new deck add value/bring buyers?

Nothing improves the appearance and functionality of a house exterior more than an expertly designed and hand-crafted deck construction or patio enclosure. A professional deck contractor such as James at Accent Deck Design can provide you with a custom deck plan sure to enhance the outside of your home; at the same time meeting your individual needs and tastes. So, will having a nice deck on your property bring you buyers in a selling market? Well, deck additions score heavily in increased property values, so the answer is yes. Most buyers looking for a home will enjoy having some extra "entertaining" space outdoors, and if their final choice was between two comparable homes, and one had a beautiful deck, then you know which one they'd pick.

Stripping, staining, and finishing with new technology deck products will also bring new life to any existing deck. So if you already have a deck in "not-so-good" shape, then think about maybe adding to it, and cleaning it up really nice. We have links to some very good deck finishers on our website.

My Deck Designs featured in Womens's Day Magazine Article

Accent Deck Design featured in the latest edition of Women's Day Magazine - Gardening and Deck Design.

Deck with railings