𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 Fall maintenance is an essential part of deck ownership. Doing so not only protects your deck from wintry weather, but it allows you to use your deck during cooler temperatures and allows you to look forward to a beautiful deck come springtime. Fall maintenance keeps decks sturdy and gorgeous! After you’ve put your furniture cushions and pool floats into winter storage, pamper your deck by performing the following fall maintenance steps. 1. Safety first! Checking your deck’s structural integrity is the first step in fall maintenance. A safety inspection must be conducted before any other upkeep can be started. While some damage and weaknesses may be easy to spot, others are not so obvious. This is the reason why it’s important to check out every aspect of the deck, which includes getting underneath to verify that wood rot or mold isn’t present, and all hardware and connections are tight. You also need to look for structural issues such as splitting and warped boards, wobbly railings and posts, and any separation between the deck and the house. If you have steps or a pergola, these need to be inspected for problems as well. If you notice any issues and don’t feel confident about doing the repairs yourself, don’t hesitate to contact a Kansas City deck construction expert such as All Weather Decks. Click LEARN MORE for additional information!