What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you’ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

Are there any alternatives to deck footings?

• <div><p>Deck pier blocks are one alternative to traditional deck footings. Unlike poured concrete and buried post footings, deck blocks <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/deck-footings-no-digging.htm">don’t require digging</a> or pouring. They’re best for small or low-to-the-ground decks. Keep in mind, though, that not all areas allow the use of deck pier blocks, so consult your local building codes before choosing them for your deck.</p></div>

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>

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Q: What are common signs of rot?

• <div><p>The signs of rot depend on the type. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-does-dry-rot-look-like.htm">Dry rot looks like</a> cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. </p><p>Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.</p></div>

Q: What ruins composite decking?

• <div><p>Although composite decking is extremely durable, it&rsquo;s also susceptible to extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading, warping, and cracking. Composite also retains heat more than wood, which makes it dangerous to walk on in the summer. You can help prevent heat damage by only building with composite in shaded areas or using rugs to cover the hottest spots. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
Evergreen was amazing from start to finish. Dominic came out and gave us not only a fair price but also gave us multiple options to achieve the design and space we wanted. The crew was on time and worked very hard to finish our deck in a timely manner. The craftsmanship and expierence was...
Evergreen Deck Builders LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
From start to finish they were very professional and went above and beyond what I expected. The deck turned out great and I get compliments from everyone that has seen it. They definately have made a very happy customer out of me and will definitely hire them for future projects.
TSP Painting LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
They did an excellent job they're very experienced hard workers they did our garage floor our patio and our small front porch and turned out beautiful we are very happy with them we highly recommend them
BCE Concrete Coatings
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Reviewed in June 2023
Jerrod and his crew did an excellent job on our home addition and front porch. He was good with communication throughout the process. I felt completely fine with them working on our project while we were at work. They were respectful and cleaned up daily during the work. Jerrod was also open...
Superior Home Building LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
The crew that came to my home were there to level my sunken front porch. The guys were very professional and explained to me the entire process. Unfortunately, they did have to make two trips to finish the job and not to their wrongdoing. The porch just couldnâ t take anymore fill. They did...
CLI-Concrete Leveling, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2022
I had multiple small things needed. Deck,repair and seal,yard regrade and grass seed, partial fence replace and new gate,rocks placed around garage. Jasen and his team did an excellent job. He was very helpful and made sure I was satisfied with each job as it was done. Very professional and...
Jay's Construction
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Reviewed in July 2017
Carl is a great guy and someone who knows what he's doing. He was friendly, attentive, adaptive, and responsive during the entire process. He completed the deck on time and brought my vision to life better than I could imagine. I'd highly recommend him to friends and family.
CARL ZATSICK CARPENTRY
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Reviewed in June 2014
We are usually do it yourself people but our deck is huge and needed serious attention. I am so glad we found Gary. Gary Vargas is one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. He came early and left late, never seemed to take a break, just kept working. He was well prepared with all the...
American Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in March 2013
Ultimate failed to perform significant parts of the contract in a workman like manner. The floors are uneven and Ultimate would not finish the remodeling job. There is a whole list of things that they didn't complete. They refused to install the gutters per contract. the back porch wasn't...
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