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American eagle family
4.8(
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike started right away on my project. He and his crew thoroughly prepared the exterior of my Mobile for painting. First came a power wash then repairing and replacing weathered siding and window trim where needed. He fixed my leaking rear door framing. Every thing was calked and sealed. He applied a primer coat of paint followed by the finish coat of paint, including all the trim in a different color. Mike and crew also stained my deck. and also repaired an outside leaking water valve. They did a great job. It's nice to have my home weather tight and spruced up."
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Response time7 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elk Head Construction
4.9(
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Call Mike was very professional and prompt. He listened to my ideas and did a great job. The job was done in a week even with supply delays. His crew did a great job cleaning up everyday. Thank you."
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Milton-Freewater Bathroom Renovation
Full Finish Remodel
Full Finish Remodel

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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A-List Painting LLC
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Phenomenal! Not going to lie, I was a little unsure because I’ve been burned before in the past from other contractors (fence, concrete, roof) but Austin and his team were fantastic! Their A-list experience made up for all the bad ones that I’ve had. Thanks for your professionalism, punctuality, and thanks for making me love the inside of my home again!"
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Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rocket Construction, LLC.
4.4(
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came to the door and talked to my wife and I talked with them the following evening. They just gave us a bid on the job and it seemed reasonably fair but I went online to Angie's List website, they hadn't had much experience doing roofing. That's was just only part of the hesitation in using them at this point. They seem really professional and reasonably good."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Moon And Back Lugo Painting Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Excellent. Luis and his crew did a fantastic job. Great attention to detail. I would highly recommend Luis and Moon and Back! I can provide pictures of their work."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welcome Home Moving Services
5.0(
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."
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Pacific NW Painting Company LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athena, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are a retired senior couple in South Salem. We hired N W Painting Company to paint the exterior of our three bedroom, 1500 sq ft. home. The owner operator Martin E. Llamas Frasuto offered the estimate with lowest price. He and his assistant did a marvelous job. Their workmanship was impeccable. They were professional, courteous, attentive, and responsive to every request and concern. The project was finished in the time frame promised. I heartily recommend their work to others seeking a house painting contractor."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage.

The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

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