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Adirondack Paint & Flooring

29 Greenwood St
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Adirondack Paint & Flooring

29 Greenwood St
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7 years of experience

For 30+ years, Fred Levitt has been providing home improvement and contracting services to residential and commercial businesses. Adirondack Paint & Flooring was founded on the belief that finding local contractors in the Adirondacks that show up on time and finish the job accurately should not be difficult. Offering an extensive list of services including (but not limited to) interior/exterior painting and staining, basement refinishing, vinyl plank flooring, cabinet installation, pine ceiling installations, drop ceiling installations, window and door framing, deck cleaning, staining and repairs, and railing rebuilds. Fred has the extensive experience and skill to complete your project efficiently with no wasted time. He prides himself on accurately scheduling your project and following through to completion before starting another job. This helps keep prices low and customers happy.

For 30+ years, Fred Levitt has been providing home improvement and contracting services to residential and commercial businesses. Adirondack Paint & Flooring was founded on the belief that finding local contractors in the Adirondacks that show up on time and finish the job accurately should not be difficult. Offering an extensive list of services including (but not limited to) interior/exterior painting and staining, basement refinishing, vinyl plank flooring, cabinet installation, pine ceiling installations, drop ceiling installations, window and door framing, deck cleaning, staining and repairs, and railing rebuilds. Fred has the extensive experience and skill to complete your project efficiently with no wasted time. He prides himself on accurately scheduling your project and following through to completion before starting another job. This helps keep prices low and customers happy.

Legault-Construction

8 S Platt St
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Legault-Construction

8 S Platt St
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Legault Construction has provided timely, quality residential construction and commercial construction solutions in Lake Placid, Plattsburgh & Malone, NY since 2003. For more than a decade, we've helped take multiple projects from nothing more than a piece of land to a fully-developed building, whether it was a home, a retail space, or an office building. Our skilled contractors specialize in site development, excavation, and utility work, as well as multi-family construction projects and full-service design-build solutions. No matter your project or timeline, Legault Construction will overcome any challenge on any project, no matter the timetable.

Legault Construction has provided timely, quality residential construction and commercial construction solutions in Lake Placid, Plattsburgh & Malone, NY since 2003. For more than a decade, we've helped take multiple projects from nothing more than a piece of land to a fully-developed building, whether it was a home, a retail space, or an office building. Our skilled contractors specialize in site development, excavation, and utility work, as well as multi-family construction projects and full-service design-build solutions. No matter your project or timeline, Legault Construction will overcome any challenge on any project, no matter the timetable.

KiJo Property Management

1229 Patterson Hill Rd
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KiJo Property Management

1229 Patterson Hill Rd
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16 years of experience

KiJo Property Management proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today at (518) 307-7053

KiJo Property Management proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today at (518) 307-7053

SPH Services LLC

100 Stone Ridge Rd
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SPH Services LLC

100 Stone Ridge Rd
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15 years of experience

Handyman work, General Contracting services, with over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Our motto "No job too big, no job too small" We are a small husband and wife owned business, therefore able to offer competitive pricing while keeping the quality of work high. We have a dedicated well trained crew.

Handyman work, General Contracting services, with over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Our motto "No job too big, no job too small" We are a small husband and wife owned business, therefore able to offer competitive pricing while keeping the quality of work high. We have a dedicated well trained crew.

Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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13 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

While the chemical, copper-based coating on pressure-treated wood offers protection from rot and pests, it’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’s simply a case of bad luck. Regularly inspect all your house’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’t grow out of control.

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.

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.

Rotten deck boards can sometimes be repaired, but only if the damage is minor. Repairing small patches of rot involves strengthening the damaged area with wood hardener, filler, or epoxy. More substantial damage requires replacing the boards or rebuilding the entire structure in extreme cases. If the rot extends to the joists, posts, or beams, have a contractor evaluate the damage to ensure it is still structurally sound.

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