Four Signs You Need to Re-Seal Your Deck

As a deck owner, the last thing you want to have to deal with is water damage. Water can cause wood to rot, mold to grow, and your entire deck structure to grow weak and brittle, eventually becoming dangerous and possibly falling apart completely. That means it’s in your best interests to regularly re-seal your deck. But how do you know it’s the right time? Re-seal too early and you’re just wasting time and money. Re-seal too late and your deck might sustain some serious damage before you do.

Here are a few of the signs that it’s time to get it re-sealed.

Color Fading

This is arguably the most obvious sign that your deck needs to be re-sealed, especially here in California. Whether you have a wooden or composite deck at your home or a commercial deck build from pro-grade materials, the color will eventually start to fade over time. It should come as no surprise that the sun is not your deck’s friend, and the UV radiation and other harsh light exposure can dry out materials and cause color to become bleached, causing it to fade. When you notice that your deck’s color has seriously faded from what it once was, it’s probably time to re-seal it and bring some of that color back.

Paint Flaking

If your deck surface is painted, the paint starting to flake off is a sure sign that the seal has faded away and need to be replaced. Once the protective seal has worn away, the sun tends to destroy paint fairly quickly, particularly thin coats. If you notice that the paint is starting to wear away or the natural color of your deck’s material is starting to show through underneath, now’s a good time to give our Los Angeles deck waterproofing team a call and schedule a re-sealing service.

Cracking & Splintering

The color may still seem vibrant and your paint may still seem to be in great shape, but neither of those things stand a chance of protecting your deck if the surface has cracked. Cracks allow moisture to seep down into the interior of your deck and start impacting it from the inside, speeding up the damage process and possibly causing your deck to experience a major problem sooner. If you notice cracking and splintering in your deck’s surface, it’s important to have it inspected as soon as possible to see if it’s sustained any serious damage and then have it re-sealed if you’re still in good condition.

Ponding/Standing Water

Have you noticed a particular spot on your deck water where water seems to pool up and create puddles each and every day? This tendency is known as “ponding” and is indicative of low-points in your deck’s surface. It’s also usually indicative of a point where the seal on your deck’s surface has likely been compromised or worn down from constant water exposure. These areas tend to wear out the fastest and become some of the largest sources of damage for your deck, so it’s in your best interests to get them fixed quickly. If you notice ponding on your deck, call a professional and have them resolve the problem for you and then provide you with a high-quality sealing service to reinforce the area and avoid the damage for good.

Do you need your deck surface re-sealed? Trust the professionals from Capital Deck & Stair Waterproofing! Call us at (888) 508-2966 to request a quote today!