A deck in Orleans takes a serious beating from both Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The biggest threat to your outdoor living space isn’t fading paint or scuffed boards; it is moisture trapped behind the ledger board,m rotting the structural joists.
When inexperienced contractors rush a build, they frequently attach the deck improperly to the house without the correct flashing. Over a few harsh New England winters, this oversight allows water to silently infiltrate your wall cavities. This inevitably leads to structural decay, spongy floorboards, and severe safety hazards for your family and guests.
A widespread industry shortcut is “resurfacing”, ripping off old decking boards and screwing expensive new composite material directly into the existing, decades-old framing. On the Lower Cape, covering up weathered joists with a waterproof surface traps moisture underneath, drastically accelerating fungal decay.
We refuse to compromise on safety. Our team thoroughly evaluates the structural integrity of every footing, post, and joist before proceeding. We ensure that premium decking is only ever applied to a sound, secure, and properly anchored foundation.
Should I just put new composite boards over my old framing? No. “Resurfacing” is a widespread industry shortcut that places your family at risk. Nailing heavy, waterproof composite boards directly over decades-old, weathered joists traps moisture underneath and accelerates fungal decay. Lions Siding & Roofing refuses to compromise your safety. We perform comprehensive structural evaluations and strongly advocate for complete rebuilds when the underlying skeleton is compromised.
