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Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did everything he said he would do and more. Very conscious worker who takes his time to do the best repair and installation. I'm happy to have met him and will definitely use again on future home repairs."
Shed
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+53

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bayou Painting & Renovation Services
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bayou Painting is very Professional, reliable and the work they did was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely hire them again for our next project. Maria and Raul stayed on top of everything and never moved on to the next thing until we approved. Any additional cost that needed to be done they communicated and explained everything. Wonderful people and professional company!"
RENOVATION HOUSE FOR SALE
KITCHEN AFTER RENO.
PRIOR TO DEMO PIC
BEDROOM DEMO
BEDROOM AFTER PICS

+4

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Men of All Trades
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"The work I got for the value was great. Other contractors wanted to charge $750 or more for this small repair I needed. These guys only charge what they think is fair for the amount and type of labor they do. I paid less than half what everyone else was going to charge me. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freeman's Handyman Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I enjoyed working with Eric from Freeman's Handyman Service. Eric was able to get to my fence repair within 48 hours. I requested him to repair the fence as is so I can maintain the same look he did just that. I am pleased with his service and workmanship."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining 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.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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