Deck Restoration & Staining
Brought a weathered, greyed-out deck back to life with a full clean, repair, and re-stain — a cost-effective alternative to a full rebuild.
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What the job involved.
Every project is planned and executed step by step. Here’s what this decks project included.
- Pressure wash to strip old finish and grime
- Sand rough or splintered boards
- Replace any damaged boards and hardware
- Apply fresh stain and sealant
- Inspect and tighten railings and fasteners
What goes into a deck build like this
Footings below the frost line
Deck footings go below the frost line so the structure isn't lifted by freeze-thaw. Ontario winters will heave anything set too shallow, and a deck that moves takes its railings, stairs and ledger connection with it.
Framing and attachment
The frame carries everything. Joists are spaced for the decking material and the span, hardware is rated for pressure-treated lumber, and where the deck attaches to the house the ledger is flashed so water can't track behind it into the wall.
Surface and finish
Boards are laid with consistent spacing to allow drainage and seasonal movement, fasteners are set to a uniform pattern, and cut ends are treated. The detailing — stair rise, railing posts, picture framing — is where a deck reads as built rather than assembled.
What drives the cost and timeline
Every property is different, which is why we quote after seeing the site rather than from a price list. These are the things that move the number most on this kind of work.
- Size, height off the ground, and the number of levels
- Material — pressure-treated, cedar and composite differ substantially in cost
- Railing style and whether it's wood, aluminum or glass
- Stairs, and how many rises are needed to meet grade
- Ground conditions and how difficult footings are to dig
- Whether an existing structure has to be demolished and removed first
Questions we get asked
How long does a deck take to build?
Most residential decks are a matter of days on site once we start, depending on size, height and whether the ground cooperates. The bigger variable is usually the schedule ahead of it, not the build itself.
Pressure-treated or composite?
Pressure-treated costs less up front and needs staining every couple of years. Composite costs more and needs almost nothing. Over a decade the running costs narrow the gap considerably — it's mostly a question of whether you'd rather pay now or maintain later.
When should a new deck be stained?
Pressure-treated lumber needs to dry out before it will accept stain — typically a few months, sometimes a full season depending on weather. Staining too early traps moisture and the finish fails.
Services involved in this project
Planning something similar in Centre Wellington? These are the services this build drew on.
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