Deck Resurfacing · Nashville, TN
Deck Resurfacing in Nashville, TN
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Nashville, TN, where the median home was built in 1980. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 15 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Nashville: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Nashville, TN is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 15 covered ZIP codes in Nashville with independent deck contractors. In Nashville, the median home was built in 1980 and the area averages 76 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Nashville
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 81 wet days and 51 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Nashville, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 76 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Nashville are late spring and early fall.
49% 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 | 7,424 | 4% |
| 2010s | 22,169 | 12% |
| 2000s | 18,832 | 10% |
| 1990s | 17,606 | 10% |
| 1980s | 25,108 | 14% |
| 1970s | 24,208 | 13% |
| 1960s | 22,624 | 12% |
| 1950s | 23,022 | 13% |
| 1940s | 8,376 | 5% |
| before 1940 | 14,080 | 8% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Nashville?
Metro Nashville requires a permit to build or replace a deck, to replace more than 100 square feet of deck boards, or to work on deck footings or framing. Uncovered decks may use a reduced 10-foot rear setback but must meet full side setbacks.
Does removing an old deck need a permit in Nashville?
Tearing a deck down without replacing it does not, according to Metro's guidance; building a replacement does.
Authoritative references
- Add a deck — Metro Nashville Codes
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Nashville
Who provides deck resurfacing in Nashville, TN?
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 Nashville who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Nashville?
Metro Nashville requires a permit to build or replace a deck, to replace more than 100 square feet of deck boards, or to work on deck footings or framing. Uncovered decks may use a reduced 10-foot rear setback but must meet full side setbacks.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Nashville?
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 Nashville's climate?
Light-colored composite or pressure-treated wood is a good starting point: about 51 days of 90°F+ heat make board color and surface temperature important.
Which Nashville ZIP codes are covered?
37204, 37205, 37206, 37207, 37210, 37211, 37212, 37213, 37214, 37215, 37216, 37217, 37220, 37221 and 37232. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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