Rochester, we’ve almost made it to the warmer weather! Well, we still have another two months or so before we start seeing those nice early spring temps, but one can dream, right? It’ll go by quickly, especially since we’re already out of January! Hopefully, your home was prepped for any heavy winter storms and you have braved through so far. Of course, the maintenance never ends. As we approach these upcoming warmer months, you want to make sure that your house is prepared for them, too. Roof Savers Minnesota wants to remind you to include your wooden deck on your list of end of winter and early spring maintenance tasks. Throughout this article, you’ll learn what to look out for and how we can help you stay prepared year-round!
Check for Visible Damage
As we always recommend with your roof, siding, and really any part of your home, the first step is to check your wooden deck for any visible damage. Winter in Minnesota brings lots of snow and ice. When it melts, the water can seep into any cracks within the wood and cause them to expand. If, at a glance, any parts of the deck look warped, stick up, are sagging, or anything of the sort, you may have some other issues to look for as well.
Look Out for Pests
After clearing your deck of any debris and checking for any obvious damage, you’ll want to check for stuff that may be trying to hide from you. Insects love to hide in the winter. Underneath or within your wooden deck is the perfect place for them. As gross as it may sound if you’re afraid of bugs, get up close and personal with your fence posts and deck boards. Look for holes, tunnels, or what may look like sawdust. If you see anything like that, you may have pests bedding within your deck. You’ll want to take care of this immediately so that the soundness of the wood isn’t affected. And, who wants an infestation in your favorite gathering area?
Check for Mold
The next thing you’ll want to scan over your wooden deck for is mold. Again, with all of the snow and ice melting, it can be quite common to find mold if your deck was not prepared in the first place. Keep an extra eye out for the edges of your deck, or any areas near plants or underneath any furniture. If you notice any areas that hold standing water, consider creating a path for that water to drain efficiently.
Mold can present itself in wood in a few different ways. The wood will look rotten (decaying and crumbly), have dark colored splotches, and may even be fuzzy. With the proper safety equipment, you can remove this mold yourself. However, which ever way you choose to remove the mold, it is at risk of coming right back. This is especially so if you don’t put anything on the wood to seal it or fight back against water or any other environmental damage. Well, Roof Savers Minnesota has your back on this one, Rochester.
Apply Our Renueit Wood Armour
Our Renueit-17 is the proven solution for your roof, siding, and wooden deck maintenance needs. The Wood Armour aspect of Renueit-17 uses Microcraze VR Technology to deeply penetrate into your wooden deck, creating an extremely durable shield. This shield will guard against the sun’s UV rays and combat nearly anything that the environment decides to throw your way. Made from a plant-based curing oil, Renueit-17 is environmentally safe and will have your deck ready for all of your parties throughout the next seventeen years!
Call Roof Savers Minnesota today to guarantee that your wooden deck is safe throughout each season.
