Prepping Your Deck for the Upcoming Summer

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Placeholder ImagePrepping Your Deck for the Upcoming Summer Here is how you can get your deck ready for summer.

As temperatures keep climbing higher as we head into summertime, people will want to get outside more often. A great place to spend time outside is on your deck if your home has one. The only problem is that cold weather from the wintertime can leave your deck in less-than-optimal condition. Fortunately, you can save your decking so that you can enjoy it in the months to come. Here is how you can get your deck ready for summer.

Keep Your Deck Clean

Much like with other home projects, cleaning is going to be a major contributor to the condition of your decking. It’s best to start with furniture because you’ll get a good idea of what level of cleaning needs to be done.

Sometimes, just some light cleaning is needed, such as a sweeping of the floors and a quick rinsing with a hose. Light cleaning is appropriate when you only have a few pieces of debris on your deck, such as leaves or some acorns.

Sometimes, deeper cleaning will be necessary, such as when there’s stubborn grime clinging to your surfaces. For deep cleanings, strong cleaning agents will be needed for the job. You’ll need to take a hands-on approach and scrub the grime yourself with a sponge and do whatever you can. Just be careful that whatever solution you apply won’t do any harm to your sealant. A pressure washer can sometimes be a helpful tool as well.

Get Some Lighting Ready

It’s nice to enjoy your deck during the daytime, but with summer on the horizon, the weather will be warm enough for outdoor activity even after nightfall. If you want to stay outside after sunset, outdoor lighting will be necessary for your decking. String lights along your railings make for a great approach you can take to make your deck look more inviting.

Install Some New Furniture for Your Deck

Perhaps your deck currently has some old furniture that just isn’t as comfy as you would like it to be. If this is your situation, you can either select to refresh your furniture or get rid of it in favor of something new. Choose wisely when getting brand new furniture because whatever you get should go well with everything else on your deck. Doing this will help your furniture raise the overall curb appeal your deck offers.

Contact Albaugh & Sons

Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!