Inspect Deck and Plan Coating

What happens here

Begin by thoroughly inspecting the deck surface for any existing damage such as splintering, splitting, or checking, which are common issues with Douglas fir. The presenter plans to use a thick elastomeric coating, SuperDeck Deck & Dock, designed to seal down splinters and fill in surface checks. Note that this video focuses on surface preparation specific to this coating, but does not include initial deep cleaning methods like power washing or chemical stripping, which are often necessary steps for removing old finishes, dirt, and grime before staining or coating a deck.

Goal: The presenter introduces the project, a small Douglas fir deck with issues like splintering, splitting, and checking, and explains the plan to resolve these using SuperDeck Deck & Dock coating.