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L P Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"LP Services were professional and friendly and showed up exactly on time when they made an appointment to meet with me. They painted the exterior of my house and did a great job. They were careful with my plants and trees and cleaned up with barely any sign that they had been there. They made some repair recommendations and installed flashing for me to protect the siding in the future. Marvin and one other helper did most of the work and I couldn't recommend them more."
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Elite Renovations LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Experience with Elite Renovations LLC! I recently hired Elite Renovations LLC for a Rental units improvement project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, top-tier craftsmanship, and excellent communication. They took the time to understand my vision and executed it flawlessly, exceeding my expectations. The attention to detail was impressive, Marlon did an amazing Job with replacing windows, Doors, Deck,Repainting,Installing kitchen cabinets, bathroom remodeled, floor installaled and the job was completed on time and within budget. It’s clear that they take pride in their work, and it truly shows in the quality of their renovations. Their crew was punctual, respectful, and left the job site clean every day—a level of care that’s hard to find. If you’re looking for a reliable and skilled renovation team, I highly recommend Elite Renovations LLC. I’ll definitely be using them for future projects"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

While eco-friendly decking, also called composite decking, is a win for the environment because it consists of recycled materials, it has trade-offs. These sustainable options often come with steeper price tags, lack natural wood's warm look, and can become uncomfortably hot under full sun. Some composite materials can also become slick when wet, posing a potential hazard.

Whether composite decking is better than wood depends on your priorities, especially regarding budget and maintenance. Composite decking offers superior longevity (30 to 50 years) and durability, and it is low-maintenance, requiring no sanding, staining, or sealing. In contrast, wood decks typically last 10 to 30 years and need refinishing every few years. While the upfront cost of composite is higher than wood, the reduced maintenance can lead to long-term savings. If a lower initial cost is the primary factor, wood is the more affordable choice.

You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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