Deck Dilemmas Part 3: The Danger Zone (Loose Railings & Rusted Hardware)
Michael Sansing Michael Sansing

Deck Dilemmas Part 3: The Danger Zone (Loose Railings & Rusted Hardware)

Your deck railing is the only thing standing between a guest and a hospital visit. If it wobbles when you lean on it or your bolts are covered in orange flakes, you’re in the Danger Zone. Salt Lake Valley’s extreme temperature swings pull hardware apart and rot wood from the inside out. Inspect it now: fix it before the summer BBQ season starts.

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Deck Dilemmas Part 2: Surface Stress (Splinters and Sun Damage)
Michael Sansing Michael Sansing

Deck Dilemmas Part 2: Surface Stress (Splinters and Sun Damage)

Salt Lake's high-altitude sun is a deck killer. In Part 2, we’re looking at 'surface stress'—from those annoying splinters to deep cracks (checking). We'll also show you a 30-second 'Splash Test' to see if your deck is thirsty for a professional seal before the summer heat hits.

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