Deck Resurfacing · Montgomery County, MD
Deck Resurfacing in Montgomery County, MD
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Montgomery County, MD, where the median home was built in 1980. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 47 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Montgomery County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Montgomery County, MD is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 29 covered towns in Montgomery County with independent deck contractors. In Montgomery County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1980 and the area averages 86 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Montgomery County
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 80 wet days and 23 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Montgomery 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 86 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Montgomery County's covered ZIP codes are late spring and early fall.
59% 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 | 5,484 | 1% |
| 2010s | 36,050 | 9% |
| 2000s | 44,794 | 11% |
| 1990s | 43,220 | 11% |
| 1980s | 78,438 | 19% |
| 1970s | 60,860 | 15% |
| 1960s | 58,636 | 14% |
| 1950s | 46,007 | 11% |
| 1940s | 19,734 | 5% |
| before 1940 | 17,314 | 4% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services requires a building permit for every deck regardless of height, plus electrical permits for stair lighting or hot tubs. Its Typical Deck Details package can replace drawings for simple single-level, single-span decks.
What ledger rules does Montgomery County apply?
Ledgers are through-bolted with washers; carriage bolts are not accepted. Where a positive connection to the house cannot be verified at inspection, the deck must be freestanding.
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 Montgomery County
Who provides deck resurfacing in Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services requires a building permit for every deck regardless of height, plus electrical permits for stair lighting or hot tubs. Its Typical Deck Details package can replace drawings for simple single-level, single-span decks.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: about 72 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood and roughly 32.6 inches of snow a year means regular shoveling.
Which towns in Montgomery County are covered?
Ashton, Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg and Damascus and 17 more.
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