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>

How long do screened-in porches last?

• <div><p>With proper maintenance, the average life span of a screened-in porch is six to eight years for the screens themselves, but the foundation and structure can last for 50 to 100 years. To keep your screened-in porch in good shape, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-porch-screens.htm">clean your porch screens</a> regularly, patch holes, re-seal the wood as needed, and address any foundational issues right away.</p></div>

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Q: How can I repair areas that show wood rot?

• <div><p>Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-repair-rotted-wood.htm">how to repair rotted wood</a> is something that you can do after stopping existing wood rot from spreading. After removing the wood rot, you can put new wood in place of the ruined wood or use wood putty to repair minor damage. However, because wood rot is difficult to eradicate without expert help, you may want a professional to do it. Do not attempt repairs in the area until you are certain that all the damaged wood and signs of wood rot are gone.</p></div>

Q: Can you repair wet rotted wood?

• <div><p>It is possible to repair wet, rotted wood, but it depends on the extent of the damage. If the wood is severely decayed, it may be necessary to replace the affected sections entirely. However, if the rot is relatively minor, you can attempt to repair it. Start by removing any wet or decayed wood, allowing the area to dry thoroughly. Then, you can apply a wood hardener or consolidant to strengthen the remaining wood fibers. Finally, use epoxy wood fillers to fill in the damaged areas, shaping and sanding them to match the original wood surface.</p></div>

Q: Is an enclosed porch considered living space?

• <div><p>An enclosed porch can be considered a living space if it meets certain criteria. For instance, it must be completely enclosed with solid walls and a roof. It should also have a heating and cooling source similar to the rest of the home. Finally, the porch should have direct access to and from the interior of your house.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Insurance company said we had to have rails on both sides of our front porch steps as we only had them on one side due to the way the sidewalks were built. Me Wingler came out quickly installed is two beautiful black handrails!
Wingler's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2025
Awesome job. Excellent craftsmanship. We love our new deck. We had several deck building companies to quote our project. We made the right choice to go with DP&C, LLC. They stained the deck to match the house and it looks wonderful. They also tore down our old rotten deck which was not small...
Daniel Paint & Ceramic, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
The absolute best workers and excellent service. The new 12x36 deck, fascia replacement and porch repairs all done in a week. The owner of this company is highly skilled, kind and gracious. We already have plans to hire him again.
Build Right Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Dustin and his crew were great. Showed up when they said they would and did a great job. Power washed deck then applied stain. Would hire again for certain.
Mop's Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in September 2021
I can't say enough about Garcia Prowash LLC. Daniel and his brother showed up promptly on time to pressure wash the entire house and clean all 43 windows inside and out. They worked tirelessly all day long and when the work was completed, our 15 year old home looked like it was just built!...
Garcia Pro Wash, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
Excellent job. It looks great and the windows are from top to bottom of the porch.
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Greensboro
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Reviewed in February 2013
We asked for an estimate on scraping, amount of gravel needed, spreading new gravel for smooth finish including putting gravel under the deck. Everything was completed to our satisfaction on the day they said they would be there. The company actually charged us less than the estimate. We were...
FRED D MITCHELL & SON
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