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ESG power wash and decks

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ESG power wash and decks

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Pressure wash houses and decks Stain and repair decks Composite deck installation Interior painting Exterior painting Drywall repair General handyman services

"Trusty , Does excellent work"

Doctor M on November 2023

Pressure wash houses and decks Stain and repair decks Composite deck installation Interior painting Exterior painting Drywall repair General handyman services

"Trusty , Does excellent work"

Doctor M on November 2023

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement

Academy Street
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M.S. Ward Land Enhancement

Academy Street
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M.S. Ward Land Enhancement LLC offers all aspects of excavation and site construction, land reclamation and clearing, excavating, drainage, patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, thining, brush removal, ditch Cleaning driveway construction, . We enjoy engaging with our customers to insure we meet your specific needs and we insure a safe and clean job site. M.S Ward Land Enhancement takes great pride in bettering the land and properties we work on.

"Excellent work great rates"

Marc L on September 2022

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement LLC offers all aspects of excavation and site construction, land reclamation and clearing, excavating, drainage, patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, thining, brush removal, ditch Cleaning driveway construction, . We enjoy engaging with our customers to insure we meet your specific needs and we insure a safe and clean job site. M.S Ward Land Enhancement takes great pride in bettering the land and properties we work on.

"Excellent work great rates"

Marc L on September 2022

Reppert Property Maintenance (RPM)

4542 Clark Rd
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Reppert Property Maintenance (RPM)

4542 Clark Rd
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Property Maintenance -Lawn care -lawn mowing -weed eating -mulching -landscaping -Excavating -drain tile/French drain -ditch Maintenance -Material delivery (haul up to 4 ton at a time ) -stone -top soil -mulch Owned and Operated Feel free to ask any questions

Property Maintenance -Lawn care -lawn mowing -weed eating -mulching -landscaping -Excavating -drain tile/French drain -ditch Maintenance -Material delivery (haul up to 4 ton at a time ) -stone -top soil -mulch Owned and Operated Feel free to ask any questions

First Choice Gutters

579 Salt Rd
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First Choice Gutters

579 Salt Rd
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Specializing in gutter repair and installation. When the time comes and you need your gutters cleaned, First Choice is one call away. Offering professional services that take care of all your gutter needs. Call for a free estimate today!

Specializing in gutter repair and installation. When the time comes and you need your gutters cleaned, First Choice is one call away. Offering professional services that take care of all your gutter needs. Call for a free estimate today!

Nice Construction

213 N Tioga St #6861
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Nice Construction

213 N Tioga St #6861
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30 years of experience

We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.

We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Even if your deck is properly constructed with a solid foundation, it doesn’t always mean it can handle the extra weight of a sunroom. Always call in a structural engineer to perform a deck inspection to evaluate the quality and structural integrity of the deck before building. You may need to reinforce the foundations and joists, and with decks in poor condition, it might be better to tear them down and start again. A pro can help you decide.

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.

You can either nail or screw deck boards according to your preference. We recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws in this guide because screws offer superior holding powder over time. If you’re using screws, you can minimize the risk of cracking the boards by drilling small pilot holes before securing the boards to the deck joists.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

To maintain a portico, you need to ensure that your portico roof has proper drainage. Poor drainage can lead to water seeping into the wooden structure and eventually causing rot. You’ll also want to regularly clean your portico columns, removing dirt or scuff marks using a clean, wet cloth.

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