Deck Resurfacing · Gaithersburg, MD
Deck Resurfacing in Gaithersburg, MD
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Gaithersburg, MD, where the median home was built in 1986. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 5 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Gaithersburg: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Gaithersburg, MD is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 5 covered ZIP codes in Gaithersburg with independent deck contractors. In Gaithersburg, the median home was built in 1986 and the area averages 86 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Gaithersburg
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 76 wet days and 23 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Gaithersburg, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 86 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Gaithersburg are late spring and early fall.
73% of homes here were built from 1960 to 1999; their wood decks have often been stained many times, and old film-forming coats generally need stripping or sanding before a new finish will soak in evenly.
| Decade built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 526 | 1% |
| 2010s | 4,188 | 8% |
| 2000s | 6,877 | 13% |
| 1990s | 7,788 | 15% |
| 1980s | 15,830 | 30% |
| 1970s | 11,125 | 21% |
| 1960s | 3,147 | 6% |
| 1950s | 1,102 | 2% |
| 1940s | 440 | 1% |
| before 1940 | 1,025 | 2% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Gaithersburg?
If your Gaithersburg address is in unincorporated Montgomery County, permits go through Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services; inside an incorporated town, the town's building department issues them — the county requires a building permit for every deck regardless of height.
Authoritative references
- Residential decks — Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services
- Residential typical deck details — Montgomery County DPS
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Gaithersburg
Who provides deck resurfacing in Gaithersburg, MD?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Gaithersburg who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Gaithersburg?
If your Gaithersburg address is in unincorporated Montgomery County, permits go through Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services; inside an incorporated town, the town's building department issues them — the county requires a building permit for every deck regardless of height.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Gaithersburg?
re-decking material vs. refinishing products, number of damaged boards to replace and joist additions for composite or pvc. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Gaithersburg's climate?
PVC or capped composite is a good starting point: about 72 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood, roughly 32.6 inches of snow a year means regular shoveling and many elevated townhouse decks are hard to reach for re-staining.
Which Gaithersburg ZIP codes are covered?
20877, 20878, 20879, 20882 and 20899. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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