I own a historic home from 1910, and I'm facing a dilemma with my back deck. It's made of tongue and groove wood and was designed at a slight angle for proper water drainage. The adjacent concrete walk was also built with a slant for runoff. Unfortunately, both the wood and concrete are failing – the wood is rotting, and the concrete is cracked, meaning neither is functioning as it should. I've struggled to find a contractor willing to tackle both the deck and the concrete repairs efficiently. The quotes I've received for just the deck are between $30k to $40k. I've heard that using pressure-treated lumber isn't an option due to water pooling beneath the deck, which has to remain slanted and sealed. I'm exploring if a concrete patio could offer a solution. Any suggestions for approaches to this project that won't break the bank?
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One idea is to build a traditional deck and install a steel roofing system underneath it to help channel water away to the edges. I’ve seen this work well for raised decks, and it could really help with your water drainage issues.