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>

What’s the difference between a deck footing and a deck post?

• <div><p>Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight. </p></div>

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Q: Should deck skirting touch the ground?

• <div><p>Deck skirting shouldn&rsquo;t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.</p></div>

Q: How do specialists ensure the longevity of deck repairs?

• <div><p>By applying protective finishes and using durable materials that withstand weather and time.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a porch column?

• <div><p>Installing an ornamental or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/front-porch-decorating-ideas.htm">decorative porch</a> column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage. </p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Jim was easy to communicate with and found him trustworthy unlike other contractors that I met with for my deck project. The ease of the estimate process and having him provide potential solutions for repairs/renovations was beneficial. Product used is high quality and repairs to deck look...
Superior Grading & Hardscape
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Reviewed in January 2025
I had a beautiful pool deck built. I would highly recommend them for your deck replacement or installation of a new deck. The job was completed in a timely fashion with great skill. I'm extremely satisfied with my experience from start to finish.
EUREKA MO DECKS LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
The team that did the work on our deck was responsive and responsible. Having small children we wanted our deck to be a place where we could spend time and not worry about the sturdiness of it and they delivered. Since it was built three years ago we have gotten many compliments on it. Great...
Quality Building Group, LLC.
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Reviewed in October 2023
Beautiful cedar deck, well made.
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (St. Louis)
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Reviewed in April 2023
Did a great job on repairing our deck. Very dependable and responsible. Finished quickly with a quality outcome.
JR Construction & Woodworking
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Reviewed in January 2023
Grace Exteriors claims to be a deck specialist; they are anything but. My project is a large, multi-level deck, and it was clearly beyond their ability to perform. They have no deck designer or project manager, so after the sale there is no one to manage the project. The sales guy tries to do...
Grace Exteriors
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Reviewed in October 2021
Beautiful deck installed by an expert deck builder!
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc (Atlanta)*
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Reviewed in August 2020
This is a maintenance free deck that should last my lifetime. On the higher end of the cost scale but I didn't want wood that would need stained or painted. And I especially didn't want decking material that deteriorates after 5 years. Or discolors and gets covered in mold. Very sturdy...
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (St. Louis)*
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Reviewed in December 2018
All of the work was done as promised. There were complications with the new faucet and Frank spent much more time than expected to install it. I will definitely call him for work needed on our deck next spring.
Danna Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Work was done on time, on budget and the quality was excellent. Steve took care of our deck for about 6 or 7 years and I would highly recommend him. We would use him again but we have moved out of state.
Deck Defender Pressure Washing & Staining LLC
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Complete Decks and Renovations believes in developing and maintaining a long-term relationship with our customers, and your complete satisfaction with our services is our greatest concern. And YES WE DO HAVE INSURANCE .. Did you know an uninsured worker can SUE YOU should they get injured on your property? complete decks and renovations removes all risk and delivers quality results along with extremely competitive pricing on every job we do. We offer deck repair, deck construction, deck refinishing, fence refinishing, Custom deck builds, Basement finishing, Home additions, Tile flooring,Bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, backsplashes, custom showers, vinyl plank flooring, carpet,patio cleaning, house washes,driveway cleaning,and much more! We do not offer window washing services

"Fantastic! Once started the work was completed in a timely and professional manner. The work area was left in an orderly manner at the end of each day. Texts were answered promptly and communications were excellent. AND we now have a like NEW deck that looks great! A very successful project!"

Tony T on November 2025

"Fantastic! Once started the work was completed in a timely and professional manner. The work area was left in an orderly manner at the end of each day. Texts were answered promptly and communications were excellent. AND we now have a like NEW deck that looks great! A very successful project!"

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