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A Cedar Stair Rot Repair In Ambleside, West Van

A Cedar Stair Rot Repair In Ambleside, West Van

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Ambleside, West Vancouver
TIMEFRAME
Completed without a full stair rebuild
Earliest start
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THE CHALLENGE

The Situation

  • Rot had set into a section of an architecturally distinct cedar stair.
  • The homeowners didn't want to lose the original, custom-designed look.
  • A full replacement risked losing the ornate detailing that made the stair special.
BEFORE

Where We Started

A Cedar Stair Rot Repair In Ambleside, West Van

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THE APPROACH

What We Did

1

Assess & Preserve

Identified exactly which post and stringers needed replacing while preserving the rest of the original structure.

2

Rebuild With Matching Detail

Replaced the affected post and stringers, carefully recreating the original ornate post detailing.

3

Protect Below

Applied G-tape subsurface deck protection to guard against future moisture damage.

4

Finish to Match

Finished the new sections with clear cedar decking and black hardware to match the original design.

Materials & Products
Materials included: - Clear cedar 2x3 decking - Galvanized surface-mount nails - New stringers and posts - Black hardware - G-tape subsurface deck protection
THE RESULT

The Outcome

The original, custom-designed look of the stair was fully preserved.
The rotted structure was replaced with a stronger, moisture-protected build.
The homeowners kept the stair they loved instead of losing it to a full replacement.
A Cedar Stair Rot Repair In Ambleside, West Van
AFTER
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