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Hinebaugh Restoration, LLC
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Serving Hyndman, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Phil Hinebaugh Carpentry provides best practices with integrity and the highest of standards in business and home restoration and cleaning services. Utilizing the most advanced equipment, innovative technologies and a built-in accountability system, our professional emergency restoration crews complete every job rapidly to assure an uncompromising commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction. Ultimately, we don't just restore homes and businesses; we restore value, stability, and peace of mind.\n\nWhen disaster strikes you can rely on rapid and professional restoration service from Phil Hinebaugh Carpentry .We are on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Phil Hinebaugh Carpentry is fully certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The IICRC has served as the industry guardian for inspection, restoration and cleaning services for over 30 years.

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Brian's Landscaping & Lawn Care
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Serving Hyndman, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Brian Garman and his team of landscape experts have offered incredible service in the Altoona & Pittsburgh region since 2001. Brian's Landscaping and Excavation services assists in the homeowner selection of their landscaping dreams, utilizing the latest in computer assisted design, complete with digital photos of your property, and how various plants, shrubs, trees, and features would look like in your yard. Brian's team of experts also assists in drainage problems, complete excavation and clearing services, septic tank installations and repairs, and complete sewer and water main lines. From new home landscape design to, foundation problems, sloping, and zeroscaping- Brian's Landscaping and Excavation can complete your project with the utmost in professional results. From mowing, fertilizing, stump removal, tree and shrub disease prevention, to your dream home landscape- Brian's Landscaping and Excavation can assist in making your yard a thing of beauty. Brian and his team take ownership of your project, with attention to detail, just like they lived there!

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. 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.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

The best and fastest way to remove paint from a deck often involves combining a chemical stripper with a pressure washer. Gel-based paint strippers are highly recommended because their thick consistency makes them less messy and easier to apply than liquid strippers. After applying the stripper to loosen the paint, you can use a pressure washer to efficiently wash away the residue. When using a pressure washer for this task, it's important to use a low pressure (under 1000 PSI) to avoid forcing too much moisture into the wood, which could lead to mildew or rot.

You can build an outdoor kitchen on a deck, but you should choose composite decking since it's more heat-resistant. Metal deck materials like steel and aluminum are also good choices because they're less flammable than wood. You should also consider the weight of the kitchen—make sure your deck can support it and any appliances you plan to use. You should consult a structural engineer to confirm exactly how much weight your deck can safely support when building an outdoor kitchen. 

Pressure-treated lumber is one of the most affordable types of decking upfront. This material is widely available, so you can usually find pressure-treated lumber at almost any local home improvement store you visit. Keep in mind that wood requires a lot of upkeep with repainting and restaining, so any kind of wood may be more expensive in the long run than something like PVC decking.

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