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: Can you fix warped composite decking?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t fix warped composite decking boards, but you can replace them so your deck surface is no longer warped. For more severely warped decks, especially those with damaged joists or support beams, you&rsquo;ll need a pro to inspect the deck and recommend whether you should replace the structure or repair the damage. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take for composite decking to warp?

• <div><p>Composite decking may never warp, or it may warp quickly. Several factors can influence the rate of warping, including the material's quality, installation method, and installation location. Generally speaking, high-quality materials that have been installed properly are drastically less prone to warping. </p></div>

Q: Does the underside of a deck need to breathe?

• <div><p>Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-i-inspect-my-deck.htm">deck design</a>. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove deck boards with hidden fasteners?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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. </p></div>

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Our vacation homes furnace was not functioning during a very cold stretch of weather. We live 240 miles away. Called Andrews Property Maintenance in the morning and they were on site in 2 hours to assess the problem and provide a temporary fix to get the heat running while the parts were...
Andrews Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2020
Awesome inspection and maintenance, very knowledgeable of their jobs....great work!
Comfort Master Plumbing, HVAC & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in May 2019
Mr. White did work for us in June and July 2018. The Good - Mr. White did a very nice job at washing the home with a power washer. The Bad - Mr. White repeatedly postponed the start date of the work and, more importantly, he repeatedly failed to answer phone calls or respond to phone messages...
Michael White Painting & Coatings
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Reviewed in August 2018
Each time I've called Country Suburban for either maintenance checkup, or problems with the airconditioner, I always received prompt service. I had an appontment for duct cleaning and a couple weeks before that date my very old airconditioner started malfunctioning and subsequently stopped...
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Reviewed in March 2018
CPGardens is reliable, meticulous, creative, and enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend them for both creating gardens and maintenance.
CP Gardens
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Reviewed in May 2013
I called Mosher Roofing after my roof was damaged by a tree falling. They were here within an hour of me calling to secure the roof to prevent any further damage. Once the weather finally cooperated the roof was fixed by them. They went above and beyond in their cleanup after the job was...
MOSHER ROOFING SVC
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Reviewed in June 2012
They were reliable and friendly. I will continue to use General Property Maintenance.
GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Reviewed in January 2010
We had floods in our basement (coming up out of the floor drain) every spring when we first moved into our house. We had a Pennysaver company snake the drain but it still overflowed during heavy rains. We finally tried A-1. They said the previous company didn't snake all the way to the street...
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