Deck Resurfacing · Silver Spring, MD
Deck Resurfacing in Silver Spring, MD
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Silver Spring, MD, where the median home was built in 1971. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 7 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Silver Spring: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Silver Spring, MD is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 7 covered ZIP codes in Silver Spring with independent deck contractors. In Silver Spring, the median home was built in 1971 and the area averages 95 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Silver Spring
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 81 wet days and 30 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Silver Spring, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 95 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Silver Spring are late spring and early fall.
54% 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 | 791 | 1% |
| 2010s | 8,999 | 8% |
| 2000s | 9,595 | 8% |
| 1990s | 7,937 | 7% |
| 1980s | 19,927 | 17% |
| 1970s | 13,818 | 12% |
| 1960s | 22,588 | 19% |
| 1950s | 19,648 | 16% |
| 1940s | 10,109 | 8% |
| before 1940 | 5,794 | 5% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Silver Spring?
If your Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring
Who provides deck resurfacing in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Silver Spring?
If your Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
re-decking material vs. refinishing products, number of damaged boards to replace and joist additions for composite or pvc. Locally, older homes (median build year 1971) more often need ledger or framing corrections. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Silver Spring's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: about 85 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood.
Which Silver Spring ZIP codes are covered?
20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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