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Avatar for Russell Remodeling and Restoration
Russell Remodeling and Restoration
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work was excellent. They cleaned up the work area every day after they worked and we are very pleased with the deck post replacement and trim board wrapping of the posts. Highly recommend and would employ them again if needed."
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+18

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CRC Builders
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired CRC Builders to extend our deck. They did a terrific job, on time, with perfect communication throughout. The extended deck looks just like the existing one."
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Newton Remodel
Newton Remodel

+15

Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob Pino did an excellent job on multiple handyman tasks in my home. He responded quickly, was very knowledgeable, thorough, professional and skilled in the work done. He completed smaller tasks and efficiently repaired an entryway ceiling, with a second person assisting to get it done quickly. His workmanship was skilled and he did a great job with numerous small repairs, installed an under cabinet TV and patiently explained pros and cons of different repair options. I recommend him highly."
Response time4 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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PR Home IMprovement
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo and his crew did a great job on my deck which needed extensive prep, repair and staining. Looks new and itâ s 25 yrs old! Perfect clean up. I contacted PR Painting one week ago and now the job is done. Very satisfied!"
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PR Painting Mass

+5

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AML Landscaping
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AML is highly recommended for their professionalism and quality of work. They replaced 2 sets of stairs leading to back deck, fixed a door and brightened up the external look of my house. They are vast in experience and quality of different jobs. They will not dissapoint. I have remodeling inside as well and plan to hire them."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RT Renovations, Inc.
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would hire them again for any other project I need done again, quick, clean, and an awesome job Iâ m so happy with my new decking they replaced all my decking boards to a beautiful composite decking. Thank you so much guys"
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Front Porch Renovation
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Condo Emergency Stair
Front Porch Renovation

+66

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

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. 

Pressure-treated decks last 15 to 20 years on average, but with proper maintenance, you could get 40 to 50 years of value from yours. Reseal your deck every one to two years, and replace old or rotted wood as soon as possible to avoid structural damage. Where you live plays a role in the lifespan of your deck. Intense sunlight, rainfall, wind, and hail can reduce the deck’s lifespan.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

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