Inspection Schedule

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Here is a suggested maintenance schedule that is suitable to use for most deck coatings; it's in an Excel format, a copy of this template can also be found at Microsoft's online template website. Use this schedule to jog your memory about when maintenance items need to be done. For specific information on manufacturer's maintenance guidelines, Click Here to go to our Deck Coating Types page listing many manufacturer's products. There are links to many manufacturer's maintenance instructions there.







Deck Maintenance Schedule		This is a starting list; you can customize it to yourspecific coating and needs by revising this document and doing a "Save As" .

Weekly		Date last completed
Deck Surface	Wash off with hose or sweep dirt off.

Quarterly		Date last completed
Plants/Pots/Grills/Tables/Chairs	Move off of deck, clean/scrub surface where plants and grill may have stained surface.
Mats	Remove and allow surface to dry off, sweep away debris-Mats should only be jute, never rubber backed!
Scuppers/Drains	Visually check and clear as necessary. Drains-flush out with water each quarter
Deck Surface	Check for cracks, nails popping through, signs of sift plywood, peeling paint, burns, holes
	Remove leaves/debris that could block drains or scuppers when it rains.

Bi-Annually		Date last completed
Deck Surface	Check for cracks, nails popping through, signs of sift plywood, peeling paint, burns, holes
Scuppers/Drains	Visually check and clear as necessary. Drains-flush out with water each quarter
Mats	Remove and allow surface to dry off-Mats should only be jute, never rubber backed!
Plants/Pots/Grills/Tables/Chair	Move off of deck, clean/scrub surface where plants and grill may have stained surface.
Walls/areas around deck	Check siding and stucco for cracks and splits, adjacent hose bibs, dryer vents lights and electric outlets that they are caulked and attached properly.

Yearly

Sliding Door	Check weep holes on sliding door, they can get blocked up and may simulate a deck leak.
Every ( 2-5 ) Years
Deck Coating Surface	Remove every item from deck, clean surface, repair defects and damages and then apply new sealer according to mfg's instructiofffns. This is normally a reserve expense, check with your CPA.



Every ( 20-30 ) Years
Replace entire deck system	This may entail opening siding or stucco to remove and replace flashings, removing doors too. This is a reserve item that should be paid for over 20-30 years of contributions to reserves.