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Fresh and Green lawn and landscape

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At Fresh and Green lawn and landscape, we specialize in creating environments that match your moods, and personality. Call today for a Free estimate. You may be surprised by how affordable It can be for the backyard of your dreams. Locally owned, and operated with 5+ years of landscaping experience.

At Fresh and Green lawn and landscape, we specialize in creating environments that match your moods, and personality. Call today for a Free estimate. You may be surprised by how affordable It can be for the backyard of your dreams. Locally owned, and operated with 5+ years of landscaping experience.

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G&H WoodCrafters

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G&H WoodCrafters

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11 years of experience

G&H WoodCrafters is a small family owned and operated business operating in Grand Island, NE. Our mission is to build and sustain a long standing company that prides itself on quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. Through our experience and willingness to collaborate custom projects, comes the ability & edge to out perform our competition. Our determination is second to none.

G&H WoodCrafters is a small family owned and operated business operating in Grand Island, NE. Our mission is to build and sustain a long standing company that prides itself on quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. Through our experience and willingness to collaborate custom projects, comes the ability & edge to out perform our competition. Our determination is second to none.

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Harris Construction

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14 years of experience

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

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We are a completely insured, family owned business. We do not charge for estimates. The person who works up an estimate for you will be the person completing the work.

"The service was good, the person is friendly, tidy, the job well done."

Rhoma C on September 2022

We are a completely insured, family owned business. We do not charge for estimates. The person who works up an estimate for you will be the person completing the work.

"The service was good, the person is friendly, tidy, the job well done."

Rhoma C on September 2022

Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

To maximize the utility of space under a deck, it’s important to keep this area dry and clean. One way to prevent the area from becoming too wet is to install an under-deck draining system. This affordable home upgrade channels water away from the deck and provides usable space for storage or a functional area below a second-story deck. Not only will this be a useful maintenance upgrade, it can boost your home’s property value.

A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves sanding the deck and applying stain or sealer. If you have a painted deck, 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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

The signs of rot depend on the type. Dry rot looks like cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. 

Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

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