User Guide

All things considered, your wood deck can cost
thousands in maintenance over just a few years.
And that’s not including repairs (replacing warped
boards, dealing with nail pops, and so on) and the
time you could otherwise be spending with family and
friends. Plus, that wood deck will probably never regain
its like-new appearance. If you need to sell your home
quickly and you’ve been less than diligent about deck
maintenance, you could nd yourself with an eyesore
and potential deal-breaker on your hands.
The reason: Wood bers can “rise up” as they expand
with water and could lead to splinters and a less-than-
ideal surface for staining. Sanding a deck requires the
right tools and know-how. If you do hire a deck renishing
pro, expect to pay up to $3.82 per square foot and labor
charges from $350 to $650, according to a popular
homeowner advisory website.
Sources: homeadvisor.com, homewyse.com, costowl.com, xr.com
YEAR 1 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 6 YEAR 7 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 TOTAL
COSTS OF MAINTAINING A WOOD DECK
Seal Deck
$750
Clean,
re-seal
and/or
waterproof
deck
$750
Clean,
re-seal
and/or
waterproof
deck
$750
Clean,
re-seal
and/or
waterproof
deck
$750
Renish
(clean,sand,
re-stain
and
re-seal)
$2,000
Renish
(clean,sand,
re-stain
and
re-seal)
$2,000
Renish
(clean,sand,
re-stain
and
re-seal)
$2,000
$9,000
(Note: Assumes 500 sq. ft.; does not include railing; estimates only; pricing varies widely)
COMPOSITE
OR PVC DECKING
Conversely, composite
and PVC decking has
a much lower cost of
ownership in terms of
monetary investment as
well as your time and
energy. Maintenance will
consist primarily of regular
cleaning with standard
household products.
(Generally speaking,
pressure washers are not
recommended as they
can do more harm than
good.) Plus there are no
worries about cracking,
splintering, warping,
insects, or decay.
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