Improper Deck Installation Can Cost You Thousands…Again

It’s hard enough to swallow the cost of a new deck these days, but even more maddening to spend thousands of dollars on a deck replacement because the one you had built has deteriorated within seven short years. This Southeast Portland home’s deck had a composite Trex like material decking boards on it, but because the installer had installed it improperly it buckled and therefore needed replacing before its time.

 We demo’d  the decking, beefed up the existing substructure to enable proper installation and then  replaced it with Gossen PVC Tongue & Groove decking boards. Because the deck was 20 feet long we were able to install it with 20 foot boards giving it a seamless look. Using the hidden clip fasteners adds to the seamless look thus it eliminates any chance of water penetration which ultimately is the killer of Pacific Northwest decks. The railing balusters were repurposed with new ones for code spacing regulations. Also, a new gate at the steps was built for the homeowner grandchildren’s safety. Fresh paint on the new railings completed this deck makeover.