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Q: How do you fix rotten deck wood?

• <div><p>When it comes to rotten deck wood, there really is no fixing it in the traditional sense&mdash;it needs to be removed and replaced. While you can certainly do this yourself, we don&rsquo;t recommend it as some of the issues causing wood to rot could have spread throughout your deck and an untrained eye may not be able to notice. The good news is that replacing deck wood isn&rsquo;t the most expensive project, and can seriously increase the quality and aesthetics of your home.</p></div>

Q: How much do professionals charge hourly to install ornamental porch columns?

• <div><p>Professionals charge between <b>$60 and $95 per hour</b> to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process. </p></div>

Q: Can you repair wet rotted wood?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How far do you hang a porch swing from the wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Should deck skirting touch the ground?

• <div><p>Deck skirting shouldn&rsquo;t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.</p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in July 2021
Some areas needed some more work after the water dried. The soffit off of the back porch did not get done.
American Power Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very prompt, Did a beautiful job even saved us from having a tree fall on our new deck, as they started trimming it, they found it was rotten Ion the middle of the trunk and had at sometime been hit by lightning. Removed our fence to avoid it being damaged when took trees down and for cleanup as...
4 Seasons Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2017
The were professional and very easy to deal with. My deck has paint type stain that was unable to be washed off. They were extremely careful not to harm the deck surface. What crap that they could get up was great. I think I put them in an impossible and they handled it well. ...
Delong Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in April 2015
It is marvelous. I love it. I love the product and the work. Everything is just what we wanted it to be, exactly. I would highly recommend them. We had cement underneath it and we wanted that out. We had river rock put underneath rather than the cement so that the water would go through. So, it...
Deck Works Cedar Valley
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Reviewed in March 2013
I called Steve for an estimate on 23 January, the permit was issued on 30 January, and the crew was on the job the next day. Over the next two weeks, the work was completed, through some of the coldest weather of the winter. I was extremely satisfied with the work, and was happy to tell my...
S J Construction Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
My old deck was deteriorating to the point where it was unsafe to use, so I asked the folks at Barnes Building Products (a local building materials supply store in Cedar Falls) if they could suggest anyone who could do a deck remodel at a good price and do good quality work. They suggested a...
Iowa's Xtreme Seamless Gutters & Exteriors
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Reviewed in September 2010
The work was outstanding, when requesting an estimate he quickly returned my phone call and emailed a separate proposal for each project; the fence, the house, and the porch. He communicated his timeline and showed up daily at 0900 and cleaned up his work daily. We worked out some days off...
JOHN MILLS PAINTING SERVICE
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