Had a few deck boards that were completely rotten through. As in step in the wrong spot and the foot is going through the deck. And a few others that were just half rotten.
Previous owner, I swear bought the cheapest deck paint. Or not even deck paint and just bought outdoor paint and gave the deck a coat before selling it. Within a year it was completely worn off. Luckily due to hail damage insurance is paying for a sanding and painting of the deck (and other things too, but that’s irrelivent)
I still have one more I need to do tomorrow.
I often think If I’m going to build a deck, I’d build it like a wooden boat. Maybe even soak it in salt water every week or so. It would have a slight dome shape and be sealed with caulk and marine sealant so water doesn’t sit on it or hang beneath the boards. Probably completely unrealistic, but one can dream.
This deck is becoming my ship of Theseus. I’m slowly replacing it one board at a time.
That’s deck life. One board at a time.
That’s a great way to make your deck cost as much as a boat.