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Links & Logs Fence Co
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They called me the same day, came and gave me an appraisal and built my fence within 3 weeks. Delay due to weather & holidays otherwise it would have been done in 2 weeks. The workers were polite, clean and worked hard. The owner was here to supervise and work. They cleaned up when they were done and I couldn t be happier."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Blake Futrell
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Blake arrived ready to get busy! He was polite and made sure he understood how I wanted my fencing to look. He stayed longer than he expected, but finished the job right! I highly recommend Blake Futrell"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

Most building codes list a minimum width of 36 inches and a maximum height of 7¾ inches. However, for the most comfort and spaciousness, you’ll want to aim for a width of at least 48 inches and a height of 7 inches. Again, it’s always a good idea to base your numbers off steps that you already use comfortably.

You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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