How Professionals Handle Fiberglass Deck Repairs
Wondering if the time has come for your fiberglass deck to receive repairs? Over time, your deck's fiberglass surface can break down, bringing unsightly cracks and other damage to your once-pristine deck. According to HousingHow, fiberglass decks can typically last between 25 and 30 years. If your deck is older than that or you've noticed visual damage, then you should seek fiberglass deck repairs as soon as possible. Below you'll learn more about how professionals take care of fiberglass deck repairs.
They Check Areas for Surface Damage
To start any repair, professionals will survey the entire damaged area. Fiberglass deck repairs can't begin in earnest until they know what the damage is. To do that, they need to fully survey the deck and then look again at specific problem areas. With your deck's damage mapped out, the professionals will start looking at the next step.
They Break Out the Grinder
Grinding away the damaged fiberglass is critical to getting to the deck under the damaged area. Fiberglass deck repairs aren't often needed, but when they are, the damage can be quite extensive and go into the substrate. To see where the deck is damaged, professionals will need to grind down the entire fiberglass layer.
They Replace the Damaged Areas
In most cases, the damage will be limited. Some boards may be damaged or loose, requiring professionals to pull the boards and replace them. How much of the deck needs to be replaced depends largely on how extensive or limited the damage is. If there's simply a damaged screw hole or two, then the
fiberglass deck repairs may simply consist of some putty or wood filler.
They Add New Fiberglass
Once the substrate is repaired, the professionals will go ahead and add a new layer of fiberglass to replace what has been stripped away and begin the fiberglass repair process. Your deck surface will be built back up in almost no time with fiberglass fabric and epoxy.
Typically, the last step professionals will perform is covering the fiberglass with a gel coat for a smooth, splinter-free finish. Call Iguana Roofing & Fiberglass Decks LLC today to learn more about deck repairs or get started with an estimate. We look forward to hearing from you.
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