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We are family owned and operated. I have over 35 years of experience. I am a state licensed home builder, state licensed landscaper, and state licensed ornamental turf pest control. I carry workman's comp insurance and liability insurance. I have five employees. Payments can be made as follows: when job is complete, 30 days net, partial financing, draws, etc. We sometimes have pre-season and post-season promotional specials, repeat customer discounts, and sometimes referral incentives.

We are family owned and operated. I have over 35 years of experience. I am a state licensed home builder, state licensed landscaper, and state licensed ornamental turf pest control. I carry workman's comp insurance and liability insurance. I have five employees. Payments can be made as follows: when job is complete, 30 days net, partial financing, draws, etc. We sometimes have pre-season and post-season promotional specials, repeat customer discounts, and sometimes referral incentives.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Log cabins are relatively difficult to maintain compared to a traditional house. That’s because log cabins require regular upkeep and care that can include refinishing and corncob blasting, a process similar to sandblasting that shoots ground-up corncob with compressed air.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

It is possible to repair wet, rotted wood, but it depends on the extent of the damage. If the wood is severely decayed, it may be necessary to replace the affected sections entirely. However, if the rot is relatively minor, you can attempt to repair it. Start by removing any wet or decayed wood, allowing the area to dry thoroughly. Then, you can apply a wood hardener or consolidant to strengthen the remaining wood fibers. Finally, use epoxy wood fillers to fill in the damaged areas, shaping and sanding them to match the original wood surface.

We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.

The cost to repair a deck is between $900 and $3,500, depending on the cause and extent of the damage. For example, fixing a sinking deck caused by pest damage can cost between $200 and $600, while replacing sinking boards costs between $500 and $4,000.

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