Deck Board Repair Hawthorn Woods, IL

Deck repair for Hawthorn Woods homes

Deck repair in Hawthorn Woods starts with knowing the housing: acre-plus lots, wooded properties and newer estate homes. That means long fence runs on large lots and horse properties, which changes the prep more than the stain.

In western Lake County, where Hawthorn Woods sits, the variable is shade. Sunny decks gray and dry out; shaded ones stay green. We treat each side of the same deck accordingly.

Staining over a rotted board is a waste of stain. It also hides the problem for a year until someone puts a foot through it. Replacing a handful of boards before staining is cheap, and new cedar or treated boards blend in well once everything is stained the same tone. We also re-drive popped nails and swap them for screws so they stop lifting.

How the job goes in Hawthorn Woods

1. InspectWe probe the boards, check fasteners, stairs and railing posts, and mark what needs replacing.
2. Replace boardsDamaged boards are removed and replaced with matching cedar or pressure-treated lumber, screwed into the joists.
3. Re-fastenPopped nails are pulled and replaced with deck screws. Loose spindles and rail caps get tightened or re-secured.
4. BlendNew boards are lightly sanded and, if we are staining, cleaned with the rest so the stain takes evenly.

Other work we do in Hawthorn Woods

Homeowners here also ask us about Fence staining in Hawthorn Woods, Deck restoration in Hawthorn Woods and Composite deck cleaning in Hawthorn Woods. See everything on the Hawthorn Woods service area page, or read the full deck repair guide. We also cover nearby Mundelein, North Barrington and Long Grove.