Homeowners in Atlanta ask us the same set of questions every spring: What will it cost to fix my deck posts? Can I repair the posts I have, or do they need to be replaced? How can I tell which posts are actually holding the structure up? These are smart questions. Posts do more than hold a...
Most decks in Atlanta live hard lives. Hot sun, sudden downpours, pine pollen, and swings in humidity push wood and hardware to their limits. If your deck shakes when you walk, if railings wobble, or if you see dark stains at the posts, it is time to look closely. Structural deck repair is not...
If you stand under a deck in Atlanta and look up at the structure that carries the weight, you see the unsung heroes of the build: the vertical members that transfer the entire load into the ground. Homeowners often call them “posts,” and that’s correct, but there’s more to the story. Knowing the...
Homeowners call us every week with the same question: is it cheaper to repair or replace a deck? The short answer is usually repair, but not always. The safe answer depends on the structure under your feet, the age of the frame, the condition of the footings, and the material you want to live with...
