What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you’ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

Why does my deck pop and not my neighbor’s?

• <div><p>Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another. </p></div>

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Q: What are common signs of rot?

• <div><p>The signs of rot depend on the type. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-does-dry-rot-look-like.htm">Dry rot looks like</a> cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. </p><p>Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.</p></div>

Q: Can you fix warped composite decking?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t fix warped composite decking boards, but you can replace them so your deck surface is no longer warped. For more severely warped decks, especially those with damaged joists or support beams, you&rsquo;ll need a pro to inspect the deck and recommend whether you should replace the structure or repair the damage. </p></div>

Q: Why does my deck pop and not my neighbor’s?

• <div><p>Your deck may pop, and your neighbor&rsquo;s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it&rsquo;s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another. </p></div>

Q: What is the best way to sand a deck?

• <div><p>The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods. </p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in July 2021
Some areas needed some more work after the water dried. The soffit off of the back porch did not get done.
American Power Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very prompt, Did a beautiful job even saved us from having a tree fall on our new deck, as they started trimming it, they found it was rotten Ion the middle of the trunk and had at sometime been hit by lightning. Removed our fence to avoid it being damaged when took trees down and for cleanup as...
4 Seasons Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2017
The were professional and very easy to deal with. My deck has paint type stain that was unable to be washed off. They were extremely careful not to harm the deck surface. What crap that they could get up was great. I think I put them in an impossible and they handled it well. ...
Delong Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in April 2015
It is marvelous. I love it. I love the product and the work. Everything is just what we wanted it to be, exactly. I would highly recommend them. We had cement underneath it and we wanted that out. We had river rock put underneath rather than the cement so that the water would go through. So, it...
Deck Works Cedar Valley
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Reviewed in March 2013
I called Steve for an estimate on 23 January, the permit was issued on 30 January, and the crew was on the job the next day. Over the next two weeks, the work was completed, through some of the coldest weather of the winter. I was extremely satisfied with the work, and was happy to tell my...
S J Construction Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
My old deck was deteriorating to the point where it was unsafe to use, so I asked the folks at Barnes Building Products (a local building materials supply store in Cedar Falls) if they could suggest anyone who could do a deck remodel at a good price and do good quality work. They suggested a...
Iowa's Xtreme Seamless Gutters & Exteriors
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Reviewed in September 2010
The work was outstanding, when requesting an estimate he quickly returned my phone call and emailed a separate proposal for each project; the fence, the house, and the porch. He communicated his timeline and showed up daily at 0900 and cleaned up his work daily. We worked out some days off...
JOHN MILLS PAINTING SERVICE
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