Essential Guide to Spring Deck Inspection: Repair or Replace?
Essential Guide to Spring Deck Inspection: Repair or Replace? A spring deck inspection is the most important step Windsor-Essex homeowners can take to protect their outdoor space after a long winter. This checklist for homeowners explains what to look for, when a repair will solve the problem, and when a full replacement makes more sense. Garlatti Landscaping Inc. has helped families across LaSalle, Windsor, Amherstburg, and Lakeshore build and maintain decks for over 30 years . Use this guide to ensure your deck is ready for another season of safe, comfortable use. Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Inspect When spring arrives, months of snow, ice, and freeze-thaw cycles have already taken their toll. Windsor-Essex temperatures swing above and below freezing repeatedly between November and April. Each cycle forces moisture into wood grain, loosens fasteners, and shifts footings. Scheduling your inspection and maintenance early gives you time to book work before summer, when contr...