Deck Resurfacing · Mecklenburg County, NC
Deck Resurfacing in Mecklenburg County, NC
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Mecklenburg County, NC, where the median home was built in 2001. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 19 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Mecklenburg County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Mecklenburg County, NC is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 4 covered towns in Mecklenburg County with independent deck contractors. In Mecklenburg County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 2001 and the area averages 58 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Mecklenburg County
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 73 wet days and 49 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Mecklenburg County's covered ZIP codes, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 58 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Mecklenburg County's covered ZIP codes are late spring and early fall.
37% 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 | 10,266 | 4% |
| 2010s | 55,640 | 23% |
| 2000s | 59,092 | 25% |
| 1990s | 40,524 | 17% |
| 1980s | 21,229 | 9% |
| 1970s | 14,673 | 6% |
| 1960s | 13,063 | 5% |
| 1950s | 10,732 | 4% |
| 1940s | 6,686 | 3% |
| before 1940 | 7,407 | 3% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues building permits for Charlotte and the county, with applications through its AccelaMeck online portal. Plan reviews look at footings, beam and joist sizing, ledger attachment, guards and stairs.
Where do Charlotte homeowners apply for a deck permit?
Through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement's AccelaMeck portal, which the county describes as its preferred system for permit applications.
Authoritative references
- Code Enforcement — Mecklenburg County, NC
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Mecklenburg County
Who provides deck resurfacing in Mecklenburg County, NC?
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 Mecklenburg County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues building permits for Charlotte and the county, with applications through its AccelaMeck online portal. Plan reviews look at footings, beam and joist sizing, ledger attachment, guards and stairs.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Mecklenburg County?
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 Mecklenburg County's climate?
Light-colored composite or pressure-treated wood is a good starting point: about 49 days of 90°F+ heat make board color and surface temperature important.
Which towns in Mecklenburg County are covered?
Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville.
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