Should lattice touch the ground?

• <div><p>Lattice should not touch the ground, as it creates a possibility for rot and a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-pest-control-termites.htm">termite infestation</a>. It’s best to leave a gap of 3 or 4 inches at the bottom for airflow and to keep the wood dry. You can add stones, bricks, or other decorative pieces to conceal the bottom of the lattice if desired.</p></div>

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Q: How do you fix rotten deck wood?

• <div><p>When it comes to rotten deck wood, there really is no fixing it in the traditional sense&mdash;it needs to be removed and replaced. While you can certainly do this yourself, we don&rsquo;t recommend it as some of the issues causing wood to rot could have spread throughout your deck and an untrained eye may not be able to notice. The good news is that replacing deck wood isn&rsquo;t the most expensive project, and can seriously increase the quality and aesthetics of your home.</p></div>

Q: How to restore faded Trex decking?

• <div><p>There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don&rsquo;t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products. </p></div>

Q: Can you fix water-damaged or swollen wood?

• <div><p>Learning how to fix water-damaged or swollen wood is possible, but it won&rsquo;t always work if there is significant warping or structural damage that was caused by the water. Cosmetic issues such as nicks, bubbling and peeling can often be fixed by using an iron, sanding, or using wood filler.</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>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
We had SKM come out and stain our wrap around porch. They did a fantastic job very happy with my experience with them and the fair price that they quoted me.
SKM Property Maintenance
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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 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 April 2018
They broke the roof the 2nd week of January. Was able to get it done in a timely manner so I didn't lose much heat. He was able to work with me on making changes during the project. During the process I wasn't liking the way the deck was looking so I asked if we could make some changes. They did...
Superior Home Building LLC
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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...
Ultimate Contracting Corp.
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Reviewed in January 2011
He was amazing. I spent $1000 on that work. He is a 65 year retired union carpenter. He knows everything there is to know about remodeling and that kind of thing because he has been doing it for 45 years. He is extremely hard working and charges on $20 an hour. He is very careful to find...
Jerry Finley
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