How do you make a deck gate not sag?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

What are some ways to keep porch posts from rotting?

• <div><p>The main cause of a rotting porch post is prolonged exposure to moisture. So, the best way to prevent rot is to eliminate and guard against moisture.</p><ul><li><p>Use wood caulk to seal any cracks, openings, or areas along the post where water is likely to pool.</p></li><li><p>Secure porch posts into concrete, if possible.</p></li><li><p>Cover wooden posts with protective sleeves or wraps, often made of vinyl.</p></li><li><p>Install metal post anchors for extra support.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain artificial grass on decking?

• <div><p>Similar to how you would care for turf in the yard, you&rsquo;ll need to make sure you&rsquo;re staying on top of your deck grass by picking up debris, cleaning up spills as soon as they happen, and giving your turf a monthly brushing with a medium bristle brush to keep it from flattening</p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit to repair deck boards?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t need a permit to repair and replace a few boards on an existing deck. However, if you&rsquo;re making structural changes to the deck or tearing down the old one and building a new one, you will likely need a permit. Check with your local municipality for the regulations and rules in your area, or ask a local contractor <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hire-deck-building-contractor.htm">who builds decks</a> for advice.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to repair a deck?

• <div><p>Deck repairs cost around <b>$800 to $3,500</b>. However, your cost depends on the type and severity of the repair, as well as the type of decking material you have. Other factors, like location and labor costs, impact the price, too. Boards and railings are the priciest <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-deck-parts-you-need-know.htm">parts of a deck</a> to repair, while loose stairs are less expensive to fix.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in September 2023
From start to finish, was a pleasure to work with. Started with an honest estimate and timeline. Began work on time daily and kept a very clean work area in my yard while building my deck. Would keep me up to speed if there was any issues and provided efficient solutions. Finished the job on...
Evangeline Wood Works LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Very accommodating and responsive. The work was to remove two brick and mortar chimney's that had been leaking. They removed chimney's and replaced roof deck and brick at eaves along with trim.
Sanders Contracting Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Tom Gallagher was very pleasant and we are satisfied with the job that was performed by Vinyl Tech. We were repairing from Hurricane Laura and all repair was very expensive around our town at the time. Although we paid a lot to repair our home, our home looked wonderful when finished. We...
Vinyl Tech
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Reviewed in May 2018
Unfortunately a zero rating is not an option. Hired Able Fence and Deck to build a 600 SF above ground deck to match up with the 14 ft elevation of our home. We detected many problems and poor workmanship and Jason and Chasity assured us that any and all problems would be corrected at their...
Able Fence & Deck
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Reviewed in September 2014
Showed roofer evidence of new leak in previously repaired roof (roof had been repaired several years before by unknown roofer). Roofer climbed on roof, found loose shingle due to rusty roof nail and wind, nailed down with new roofing nails, no more leak. Roofer did not charge for repair.
COODY ROOFING
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Reviewed in December 2013
We used him before on our old house last year when the torsion spring broke. So in our current house when the hinge brackets broke, we did not hesitate to call him again. I described the problem over the phone and discussed price. He came and started the repair before I arrived. So if you...
Ace Door Service
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Reviewed in September 2013
It was very good. The office job was very professional and they did an excellent job with the repair. What they charged was actually very reasonable for air conditioning repair.
Carl's Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
The work was excellent.. A small rain shower interrupted the process but the felt was in place so the water was contained and did not cause damage to the roof deck. There has been no rain since but if all goes well -as I expect- the roof and ( shingles) should be OK!
S&G Roofing
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