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Avatar for A.R. Senal Builders Corp.
A.R. Senal Builders Corp.
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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"We replace some decks and repainted. Robert described the issues and solved the problems of our decks. He will do the jobs and go the extra mile to make it work. Highly recommend him for any type of work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fermont, Inc.
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sixto was extremely fair in his pricing and brought the crew to get a four day job done in two days since we were trying to get our house on the market. They did really good work and didnâ t miss anything even though it involved 7 rooms with different instructions for each (ceiling only here, trim there, whole thing over there). I would rehire without hesitation."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allegro Design & Construction, Inc.
4.3(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Allegro to repair a wooden fence. They also bid on, and completed, a refinishing of a wooden deck. I was VERY happy with their work, and with their customer service! Their communications (via email and smartphone text) were complete, providing a detailed estimate of the work, as well as letting me know when the work would be scheduled. Their pricing was favorable as well, especially considering the quality and knowledge of the work needed. I recommend them and will be happy to use them again for similar projects!"
typical Chicago stone foundation after 60 years of
Final step of waterproofing: liquid rubber membran
treated foundation crack
liquid rubber membrane
our crew at work

+4

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

A deck doesn’t have to be perfectly level. Many pros even recommend a gentle slope to ensure proper drainage and increase longevity. The ideal gentle slope is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the property, leading water away from the home to prevent pooling and reduce the risk of damage. It also minimizes rot, mold, and other moisture-related problems. 

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

Yes, transforming a deck into a sunroom is an absolute possibility. Building a sunroom involves framing in the deck area with walls, adding windows, and affixing a roof. This project is not an easy task, but it does provide a stylish addition to your house. Not all deck designs support this type of renovation project, so consult a professional deck builder before beginning.

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