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Handy Cody
3.8(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody is a great, young, hard-working man.  He's willing to do anything and he's honest.  It's nice to come home to see a well kept yard after a long week.  
I hope that Cody can get to the other projects we've discussed - right now the rain is falling at such frequent intervals that he's working tons of hours to keep up with that work.
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Bell's Construction and Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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Welcome to Bell's Construction and Remodeling, LLC. With many a ton of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call today to learn more about how we can help you beautify your home or office.

Response time2 hrs
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Barragree's Pressure Washing Service
5.0(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Thank you for visiting Barragree's Pressure Washing Service. We are a locally owned business with almost 15 years of experience in the field. At Barragree's Pressure Washing Service we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our goal is to provide such quality work and customer service that you let us into your home for any of your needs down the road.

Response time1 day
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Trent Davis
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Home Remodeling and Maintenance Services including a Home Maintenance Check Up that is like an oil change for your house helping you save time and money in the long run and giving you piece of mind that your home is in good condition and safe for your family. Larger remodeling projects like kitchens, baths, basements and additions are handled using our cost plus design build process that essentially provides an open book estimating process that allows you to get the most bang for your buck! :-)

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Staining and sealing the underside of a deck creates a moisture barrier but traps water in the boards, quickly leading to rot. No matter how well you seal the above deck, water still gets through via nails and screw heads on the surface. Allow this water to flow naturally under the deck, where it is routed through the drainage system.

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

Pressure-treated wood contains preservatives that give the material internal protection from rot and pests. Untreated lumber won’t last more than a few years unless you choose a more expensive wood, like cedar, that naturally stands up well to moisture. Composite decking can outlast wood but is more expensive and doesn’t look as natural. Keep in mind that you’ll need to seal any exterior wood product to protect it from the elements and other forms of external damage.

Deck boards should be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart. This is enough space to allow water and small debris to pass through without collecting on the surface, but not enough to create a tripping hazard. Certain materials, like pressure-treated wood, shrink over time, so they may need less space at installation.

No, your deck will not rot under artificial grass as long as it is installed properly. When installed correctly, the artificial grass features a drainage system that prevents rotting. Simply laying artificial grass on top of the decking without proper installation will not lead to an effective drainage system that prevents rotting.

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