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"They have been great. In our case, we have a wood shingle house in a somewhat dangerous fire zone. It needed exterior treatments. They outlined our options and included a choice for making our home much more fire resistant - "Flame Stop 2". I'd seen it in my own research, but they were the ones to bring it up as a possibility. We chose Cani over another paint contractor who quotes a lower price, but Cani described the work they would perform and it was significantly more thorough and that convinced us to go with the higher quote. It has absolutely been worth it. They are on the last day of their work, and it looks beautiful. What a great crew and absolutely excellent workmanship. I recommend them highly."

Tom C on September 2023

"They have been great. In our case, we have a wood shingle house in a somewhat dangerous fire zone. It needed exterior treatments. They outlined our options and included a choice for making our home much more fire resistant - "Flame Stop 2". I'd seen it in my own research, but they were the ones to bring it up as a possibility. We chose Cani over another paint contractor who quotes a lower price, but Cani described the work they would perform and it was significantly more thorough and that convinced us to go with the higher quote. It has absolutely been worth it. They are on the last day of their work, and it looks beautiful. What a great crew and absolutely excellent workmanship. I recommend them highly."

Tom C on September 2023




Merritt Construction

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Merritt Construction

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A small general contractor with one full time employee. We do most things from repairs to building an entire house. We have a network of reliable sub contractors giving us the ability to take on some fair sized projects.

A small general contractor with one full time employee. We do most things from repairs to building an entire house. We have a network of reliable sub contractors giving us the ability to take on some fair sized projects.



MOSAIC ARCHITECTS

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MOSAIC ARCHITECTS

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21 years of experience

Mosaic Architects is a boutique architecture firm offering highly customized services. We are a dedicated team of professionals with many years of hand-on experience in architecture, planning, interior design and green/sustainability consultation. We have successfully designed and built exquisite custom homes, remodels, hospitality and high-end residential projects. With two office locations we provide full architectural, planning, interior design and consultation services all over the US and work on selected international projects. Our current list of projects includes homes in Southampton - NY, Boca Grande - FL, Vail, Boulder, Denver - CO, San Francisco and Montecito - CA, etc. Our clients have great trust in our ability to provide services that are highly personalized to create unique, sophisticated, one-of-a-kind homes and estates.

Mosaic Architects is a boutique architecture firm offering highly customized services. We are a dedicated team of professionals with many years of hand-on experience in architecture, planning, interior design and green/sustainability consultation. We have successfully designed and built exquisite custom homes, remodels, hospitality and high-end residential projects. With two office locations we provide full architectural, planning, interior design and consultation services all over the US and work on selected international projects. Our current list of projects includes homes in Southampton - NY, Boca Grande - FL, Vail, Boulder, Denver - CO, San Francisco and Montecito - CA, etc. Our clients have great trust in our ability to provide services that are highly personalized to create unique, sophisticated, one-of-a-kind homes and estates.


Crazy Viking Building Services

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Crazy Viking Building Services

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32 years of experience

Ceven Christiansen has been a general contractor for twenty years. He personally performs the work and is dedicated to leaving the homeowner satisfied. Even if you have only a general idea of what you want, he will brainstorm with you and come up with your personal solution, within your budget.

Ceven Christiansen has been a general contractor for twenty years. He personally performs the work and is dedicated to leaving the homeowner satisfied. Even if you have only a general idea of what you want, he will brainstorm with you and come up with your personal solution, within your budget.




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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The main cause of a rotting porch post is prolonged exposure to moisture. So, the best way to prevent rot is to eliminate and guard against moisture.

  • Use wood caulk to seal any cracks, openings, or areas along the post where water is likely to pool.

  • Secure porch posts into concrete, if possible.

  • Cover wooden posts with protective sleeves or wraps, often made of vinyl.

  • Install metal post anchors for extra support.

Cold temperatures can make your deck boards contract. If they don’t contract evenly, they can put pressure on the deck screws and cause them to pop out, making a noticeable sound. Winterizing your deck can help prevent this from happening.

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.

Learning how to repair rotted wood is something that you can do after stopping existing wood rot from spreading. After removing the wood rot, you can put new wood in place of the ruined wood or use wood putty to repair minor damage. However, because wood rot is difficult to eradicate without expert help, you may want a professional to do it. Do not attempt repairs in the area until you are certain that all the damaged wood and signs of wood rot are gone.

The signs of rot depend on the type. Dry rot looks like cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. 

Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.

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