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Week 21 · May

Clean and seal the deck

Sun and moisture split boards and loosen fasteners. Seal every 2 to 3 years.

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Week 21MayTime: 1 to 2 daysSkill: Easy

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  1. Reset popped nails with screws.
  2. Clean and let dry 48 hours.
  3. Apply stain with a pad, two boards at a time, with the grain.
  4. Check posts and ledger for rot.
When to call a pro: Decks more than 30 in off the ground, loose railings or rotted ledger: structural; hire a licensed contractor.
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