Deck Construction & Repair | Jovi Lee Construction & Landscape | Roxboro, NC

That’s a classic sign of moisture damage from our humid summers combined with freeze-thaw cycles in winter. In Roxboro, where we get heavy rain off Lake Cammack, untreated wood absorbs water and then expands and contracts, causing boards to split over time. The railing wobbles because the fasteners corrode or the posts rot at the base. Jovi Lee Construction & Landscape can inspect the framing, replace rotted posts, and swap out damaged boards—sometimes a full deck repair is all you need rather than a tear-out.

Leaning is often a sign that the fence posts are rotting below ground, especially in clay soil common around the downtown area. That type of soil holds moisture and can cause wood to decay after 6–8 years. If the fence is just leaning, it might be salvageable with new concrete footings and post replacements. But if several sections are slumping, Jovi Lee usually recommends a full replacement using treated pine or cedar to match the historic look while staying straight. They’ll also check the grade for drainage issues so the new fence lasts longer.

It depends on how far the damage has spread. If the rotted boards are isolated and the joists and ledger board are still solid, a partial deck repair can save you money. But for a deck that’s twelve-plus years old, often the structural frame has unseen rot, especially where the deck attaches to the house. Jovi Lee offers a free walkthrough to check for soft spots, pulled nails, or decay near the rim joist. If more than half the boards are compromised, replacement with composite decking gives you zero maintenance and a 25-year warranty—popular in neighborhoods like Hawkins Hills where pine decks don’t last as long under the trees.