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Affordable Lawn Care Services
4.6(
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Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would like for everyone else to no that this was my first time hiring this guys. And they was so respectful and did the job to 100% satisfaction. I was so pleased with the job they did me> And the price omg it was great they saved me a lot of money and did a wonderful job.. I would refer this company to anyone to do there jobs. I deffenantly will be keeping them on call for my next project!!"
Full lawn care
Flower bed
Landscaping
Custom shower
Custom shower

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blake Futrell
4.5(
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Serving Jena, 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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Gunns Roofing & Mobile Home Repairs
5.0(
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Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"At first, I gave Mr Gunn a great review due to his quick response and taking care of any issue that I didn't know about. One of the repairs he did for me was to fix a leak in our building and cool seal seams. He guaranteed the leak for six months. (written on receipt). Within a month and a half the leak returned. I have called, left messages for Mr Gunn on 4 different occasions, with no response. Not good business practices."
Roof
Front roof
Front roof
Front roof
Patio cover

+5

Response time4 days
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Be careful when choosing a product to help you remove ice from your wood deck. Never use sand, gravel, or salt, since these items can damage and scratch the wood. Instead, look for chemical de-icers that are marked as safe for wood decks or use hot water to melt snow and ice.

Composite decking requires a solid foundation, substructure, or subframe to ensure stability. This base is typically composed of posts, beams, joists, and footings. The frame's joists can be built from various materials like composite, plastic, timber, or metal, as long as the base can support the deck's weight without shifting. A professional deck builder might recommend installing the frame on a solid concrete base for added durability. The final design and materials for the substructure will depend on your budget, the type of deck, and environmental conditions.

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.

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.

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