Deck Maintenance - Vermont Living Guide

Deck Maintenance

Deck Hardware, Fasteners and Flashing: The Unglamorous Stuff That Actually Matters

Hardware and fasteners aren't glamorous — but in Vermont's freeze-thaw climate, they're what keep a deck standing. Know what to look for before it becomes a problem.

Deck Maintenance

Deck Boards and Surface Wear: Refinish, Repair, or Replace?

At a glance, most decks just look weathered. Up close, they tell you exactly what they need — if you know how to read the difference between surface wear and something more serious.