Disaster Decks

This family's rotting deck has become a home for the neighbourhood raccoons and they are unable to repair it to keep the critters out.

Mary and Iain bought their dream home for its rural surroundings and woodsy feel, but their deck has a septic tank right in the middle.

When Bryan and Sarah removed their above-ground pool, they quickly realized they were in over their heads when it came to sprucing up the surrounding deck.

Now that Karen and Justin's kids are old enough to play outside, it’s obvious the family deck is unsafe for three boisterous children.

Tim and Lori are so busy renovating the interior of their house they’ve severely neglected the exterior, and their deck is suffering.

M.C. and Dave love throwing huge outdoor parties. The only problem is the deck Dave built.

Sam and Kathleen’s son Cole has cerebral palsy and they want to make sure their backyard deck can safely accommodate his independence.

A few years ago, Sean built a simple platform deck from a how-to manual, but skipped some of the instructions along the way.

Clint and Carrie’s deck is getting by on life support. Clint desperately continues to patch it up so they can still use it, but the time has come to pull the plug.

Brent and Barb are avid sailors who live right on the waterfront, but their tiny, wonky deck spoils their amazing view of the water.

When Jessica and Jeff moved into their new home, replacing their dangerous deck was a top priority.

Lida, Asad and their three children live in a converted schoolhouse that’s over one hundred years old. Unfortunately their rotting deck looks like it’s been around even longer.

Retirees Paul and Anne desperately need help with their backyard deck they built thirty years ago.