Spotted Gum Deck Restoration & Poolside Repair in Gladesville

This large Spotted Gum deck in Gladesville had remained structurally serviceable, but years of movement, moisture and wear had left the surface uneven and difficult to use. Many boards were heavily cupped, splintered or damaged beneath large pots, while the poolside section had dropped below the adjoining tiles. The owners wanted a safer, flatter deck for family use without the cost of a full rebuild, while preserving as much of the original hardwood as possible.

The biggest challenge was correcting several different problems without unnecessarily replacing the entire deck. Around the pool, the decking moved underfoot and the supporting galvanized brackets had deteriorated in the chlorinated environment. Elsewhere, wide boards had swollen until drainage gaps had almost disappeared, increasing water retention. Around 170 linear metres of decking required replacement, while many remaining boards needed aggressive levelling to reduce cupping and splintering without removing excessive timber.