Should lattice touch the ground?

• <div><p>Lattice should not touch the ground, as it creates a possibility for rot and a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-pest-control-termites.htm">termite infestation</a>. It’s best to leave a gap of 3 or 4 inches at the bottom for airflow and to keep the wood dry. You can add stones, bricks, or other decorative pieces to conceal the bottom of the lattice if desired.</p></div>

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Q: How much weight can a wooden deck hold?

• <div><p>Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck&rsquo;s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it&rsquo;s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.</p></div>

Q: Can a rotting porch post be repaired without replacement?

• <div><p>Yes, some rotting porch posts can be repaired rather than replaced. The decision to repair or replace a post depends on the severity of the rot; the same is true when deciding what type of repair to do, if you go that route. Repairing a porch post is usually cheaper than replacing it, but if the majority of the post is rotted, you should opt for replacement.</p></div>

Q: What is the four-inch ball rule for deck railings?

• <div><p>While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/railing-requirements-for-deck.htm">railing requirement for a deck</a> states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap. </p></div>

Q: How long will it take to rescreen my porch?

• <div><p>Rescreening your porch can take a few hours to a whole day, depending on the size of the enclosure and the amount of screen that needs replacing. If you decide to have a professional handle the rescreening, be sure to get a timeline and a cost estimate so you know how long you&rsquo;ll be without the screened-in space. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Our deck needed to be replaced. The crew was terrific. They were on time, finished the deck in one day, removed the wood from the old deck & will be returning to stain our new deck. I would most definitely work with this company again...
Rainier Construction
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Reviewed in July 2024
At the outset, Alex showed up to offer an estimate and go over what needed done for our deck repair project the day after our initial communication. Then, he and a partner completed the work later that same week. Throughout, they were total pros and did high quality work and cleanup in a...
Wilson Alexander's Restoration and Repair LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
The contractor showed up on time and did a fantastic job on my fence. The fence turned out better than I had imagined and when I found out he did decks and pergolas I had him quote me a price for redoing my old deck. I checked his price against some others and his were just better, plus he had a...
Rob The Builder, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
He did a horrible job (and knew he did) took nearly six months (should have been weeks) took the money and never came back to fix what he messed up. The concrete cracked in half the next day, the bricks on the flower boxes fell apart the first day as well, the bench he built in the back doesnâ ...
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Reviewed in September 2023
Cris and his team are phenomenal. He worked with me on remodeling the kitchen and was so amazing I had him remodel the rest of upstairs and make a new deck for me. On time and great service and care.
Criss Professional Painting
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Reviewed in December 2021
Troy did an outstanding job on our 16’x26’ covered porch. Quick service, great engineering, and pricing! They even tolerated my goats! Will definitely use them on other projects.
Troy Built Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2018
Terrible, terrible experience with this builder. Would not keep his word with us, very poor workmanship, many errors that needed correcting, he quit the job without finishing the house, demanded final payment before the house was done, very threatening when confronted about issues, crooked...
Mount Home Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2012
Jeremy undid the previous work. He salvaged the materials and began the work anew. He was very professional in all his dealings with us and our architect. All our financial dealings were done professionally. He ordered the materials, showed us what was ordered. We paid the provider...
Sparks Handyman Service & Construction
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Reviewed in February 2012
The work should have taken about a week to finish as the deck was already covered and he was just sealing everything to keep water out. He has still not finished the cosmetic work on the outside of the house about six weeks later. He has stopped answering or responding to phone calls and will...
Harris Remodeling
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