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: Can I use pressure-treated wood for a horizontal fence?

• <div><p>You can use pressure-treated wood for a horizontal fence, but you&rsquo;ll need to purchase a thicker and higher-quality variety to ensure it doesn&rsquo;t sag or warp after you install it. Use #2 pine grade lumber and boards and thicker dimensional lumber, such as a two-by-six. You&rsquo;ll also need to use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners, as the chemicals in the treated lumber will cause regular galvanized fasteners to rust. </p></div>

Q: How much does fence installation cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-fence-installation-cost.htm">cost to install a fence</a> averages between <b>$1,800 and $4,500</b>, ranging from as low as $450 to as much as $43,000 for a five-acre yard. Cost factors include the size of the fence, type of fence material, height, site prep, and additional features like gates. Keep in mind that custom fabrication of fences and gates can also increase the cost.</p></div>

Q: Do shadow box fences last longer than other fence designs?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-wood-fencing-last.htm">How long a wood fence lasts </a>depends on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-pressured-treated-pine-popular-fence-posts.htm">type of wood</a> and its style. The design of a shadow box fence makes it more durable than other fence types because the alternating pickets disperse the weight across the rails. As a result, you won&rsquo;t have to worry as much about sagging or failing pickets. However, remember that the hollow design of a shadow box fence makes it more difficult to apply the sealer, which is crucial to extending its life.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove old fence posts from concrete?

• <div><p>Removing fence posts that are set in concrete is something you can't do by hand. You will need an excavator, a strong post-puller, or a jackhammer. If you plan on recycling the concrete base, you may be able to cut the post out with a jackhammer and then set the new post in the existing base. However, it's usually better to remove both the fence post and concrete together. Due to the weight of concrete, you will need a hydraulic removal tool. </p></div>

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Tyler was super helpful and genuinely worked to solve our pest issue. We found an opossum in our finished basement without any obvious understanding of how the animal was able to get in the house. Tyler was really fast with responding and helping us get the animal removed safely and humanely....
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Reviewed in October 2023
Jablan did an outstanding job repairing our fence. Our students couldn't use the playground due to the fence damage. They worked on the weekend in order to have us up and running for school on Monday. Life Saver.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Communicates very well. Extremely fast and reasonably priced. We may have the only horizontal fence in town, but we Love it! Rod knocked it out of the park
Rod's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in February 2015
He came out and fenced in about 4 acres of land for my dogs. They put wire underground and gave us collars for our dogs to keep them on our land. Wonderful experience.
DOGWATCH OF ST LOUIS
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Reviewed in August 2014
The technician arrived on time and went straight to work. Steve removed the nest and killed off the hornets and cleaned up nicely when he was finished. Steve is a real nice guy, professional and easy to work with. I wiil be sure to call on 24-7 Animal & Pest Control in the future for all my pest...
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Reviewed in February 2014
She would do anything for your animals. She is very good as far as giving in, I found a kitten hit on the road a couple years back, I brought it to her and she tried so hard, fixed it up, told her to put it in my account and she did and took care of it. She's just an animal lover and a better...
BELLEMORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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Reviewed in February 2012
I like them because of their animal empathy. The staff is very knowledgeable. I would use them in the future.
HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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Reviewed in July 2005
IF A ANIMAL HAD A BROKEN LEG, WOULD ANYONE GIVE IT PAIN MEDICATION WITHOUT A CAST ON THE LEG? THIS SUCKS.
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