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Lanphear's Affordable Services

1809 Walnut St
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Lanphear's Affordable Services

1809 Walnut St
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Lawn&Tree, Moves&Haul, We Do It All Keeping Your Reality Affordable, Just the Lanphear "Thing-To-Do"

Lawn&Tree, Moves&Haul, We Do It All Keeping Your Reality Affordable, Just the Lanphear "Thing-To-Do"

Fresh and Green lawn and landscape

2 S Madison Ave
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Fresh and Green lawn and landscape

2 S Madison Ave
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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

Serving Hall & Surrounding Counties
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G&H WoodCrafters

Serving Hall & Surrounding Counties
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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.

Home Improvement Pro

1335 W D
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Home Improvement Pro

1335 W D
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Here at Home Improvement Pro we accept Visa,Master Card,and Discover. We also feature high quality subcontracting, for those that are seeking that type of service.

Here at Home Improvement Pro we accept Visa,Master Card,and Discover. We also feature high quality subcontracting, for those that are seeking that type of service.

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Harris Construction

412 Kennedy Ct
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Harris Construction

412 Kennedy Ct
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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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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

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.

Your porch could be crumbling due to poor installation, freeze and thaw cycles, or intense pressure washing or sandblasting. If your concrete was poured and cured improperly, moisture can seep into the concrete. When the water freezes and thaws, it causes stress to the structure, leading to cracks and crumbling. If you pressure wash concrete on too high of a setting or sandblast the surface, the concrete can also crumble. 

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

Lattice should not touch the ground, as it creates a possibility for rot and a termite infestation. 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.

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