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: Does pressure-treated wood wear out?

• <div><p>While the chemical, copper-based coating on pressure-treated wood offers protection from rot and pests, it&rsquo;s not a silver bullet. An added sealant will help protect the wood further, though sometimes the wood is treated in a way that causes premature failure, and this is largely out of your control. It&rsquo;s simply a case of bad luck. Regularly inspect all your house&rsquo;s wood to look for any cracks or signs of mold and mildew. Getting ahead of the problem is the key to ensuring it doesn&rsquo;t grow out of control.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a porch column?

• <div><p>Installing an ornamental or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/front-porch-decorating-ideas.htm">decorative porch</a> column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage. </p></div>

Q: How do you fix rotten deck wood?

• <div><p>When it comes to rotten deck wood, there really is no fixing it in the traditional sense&mdash;it needs to be removed and replaced. While you can certainly do this yourself, we don&rsquo;t recommend it as some of the issues causing wood to rot could have spread throughout your deck and an untrained eye may not be able to notice. The good news is that replacing deck wood isn&rsquo;t the most expensive project, and can seriously increase the quality and aesthetics of your home.</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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Reviewed in October 2023
This Company is professional, courteous, prompt and skilled. They did a beautiful job building our new deck after they removed the old one. They came highly recommended by a friend and now we know why. All of our friends and neighbors have been in awe of our new â entertainment centerâ . We...
J&B Home Improvements
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Reviewed in August 2023
Chris and his crew did a great job on various home repairs and we were so pleased with the results; recessed lighting in living room and kitchen, ceiling painted in both rooms. They installed laminate flooring in kitchen, painted a cathedral ceiling wall and removed and replaced front deck...
Turn Key Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Replaced my deck outside Very professional work performed I highly recommend.
Manwaring Management and Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
My deck needed major repair, and with his expertise, the home doctor rebuilt a safer and more beautiful deck. He was a pleasure to work with and I will be calling him in the future.
The Home Doctor
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Reviewed in August 2020
The deck looks brand new, the work was beyond excellent, both James and his wife was extremely professional, and their prices was phenomenal. I would definitely used them again for any painting works I would need. We're extremely pleased with their work.
Contemporary Concepts Home Improvements & Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
Everything looks great. He got all the moss up just as I wanted it. Also power washed the small deck to get as much peeing paint (Deck Over) off as possible. Got a lot off, which is less for me to sand. He cleaned and disposed of the removed paint . He called the same day as I first called...
EcoPro Power Washing, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2014
After investing in a new deck I hired Jeff Rozenkranz of Jeff's Painting to stain and seal the deck. Immediately it was obvious the application was uneven and sloppy. Jeff guarantees satisfaction and agreed the job was poor. He promised to redo the job which he agreed was not done correctly. ...
Jeff'S Painting And Washing
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Reviewed in April 2014
The technicians are competent. I like their service plans. They have an annual plan. They will come out for the maintenance and the work for the annual plan. I never had to pay for the part. It is the same staff. They haven't quite got their office. They have always corrected the...
Superior Plus Energy Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
he comes with all his own equipment and does fine work... to your spec's and liking and will suggest other alternatives if he feels something else would work better. He is very personable and friendly. We use him when ever we need something done pertaining to home, out buildings, decks, and...
C & S Home Improvement Contractor
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Reviewed in May 2012
Called in the morning with an emergency request to have them deal with an ant problem that was holding up other work being done on a replacement deck. They were able to have someone come at lunchtime and take care of the problem right then.
BURKE PEST CONTROL
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