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Geoffs Fix It LLC

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Geoffs Fix It LLC

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2 years of experience

Geoff’s Fix It LLC, founded by a fulltime engineer turned skilled handyman, offers top-notch services in Springfield. With over 6 years of experience honing skills in home repair and maintenance, we provide reliable and expert solutions for all your handyman needs. Our commitment to quality workmanship sets us apart, ensuring your home is in good hands.

Geoff’s Fix It LLC, founded by a fulltime engineer turned skilled handyman, offers top-notch services in Springfield. With over 6 years of experience honing skills in home repair and maintenance, we provide reliable and expert solutions for all your handyman needs. Our commitment to quality workmanship sets us apart, ensuring your home is in good hands.





Kelzer's Landscaping

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Kelzer's Landscaping

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We offer a full spectrum of landscape solutions to beautify, maintain and protect your property! I am a very professional and hard working young man which you will see starting the very instant we meet! Kelzer's Landscaping at your service!

We offer a full spectrum of landscape solutions to beautify, maintain and protect your property! I am a very professional and hard working young man which you will see starting the very instant we meet! Kelzer's Landscaping at your service!



JCM Property Managment and Preservation

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JCM Property Managment and Preservation

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12 years of experience

Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.

Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.




Cleeton Construction Inc

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Cleeton Construction Inc

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10 years of experience

Top rated roofing contractor in Springfield IL. Specializing in residential & commercial roofing, metal roof installation, vinyl siding installation, window installation, custom fencing & deck building. A fully licensed, bonded and insured Springfield IL construction & roofing company. From residential projects such as home window replacement and deck building, to large scale commercial metal roofing projects and beyond, there is not a lot our team of experts cannot do.

Top rated roofing contractor in Springfield IL. Specializing in residential & commercial roofing, metal roof installation, vinyl siding installation, window installation, custom fencing & deck building. A fully licensed, bonded and insured Springfield IL construction & roofing company. From residential projects such as home window replacement and deck building, to large scale commercial metal roofing projects and beyond, there is not a lot our team of experts cannot do.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Deck skirting shouldn’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.

While porches and decks are similar in some ways, the two structures aren’t exactly the same by definition. A porch is a covered structure that’s usually attached to the front of a home. On the other hand, a deck is an open structure without a roof that’s often attached to the side or back of a home.

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.

Regular cleaning, sealing, and inspections help identify problems early and maintain aesthetics.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

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