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Rhyno Pressure Washing
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Serving Dunkerton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"He did a great job on the deck! Very personable and showed up when he said he was going to show up. I would hire again! A+"
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Wood Dawgz Custom Carpentry, Inc.
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dunkerton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Wood Dawgz Custom Carpentry, Inc. has been serving Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area since 2001. We specialize in custom carpentry including remodels, decks, fences, garages, and much more. We have the expertise to handle all of your home improvement needs, and guarantee that you will be a satisfied customer. We appreciate your business and ask that you tell your friends about Wood Dawgz Custom Carpentry.

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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dunkerton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He brought value to my home. It was a complete gut job and it has tripled in value. His crew did an excellent job. They did everything in a timely manner. Very professional and honest people. Mr. Harsh built my daughter a ramp for our home as she is disabled and it is beautiful. It gives her an extra amount of freedom and that is important to her."
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to remove mold and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger. 

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

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