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complete exterior restoration and repair services.

"Nate with Pro Exteriors is very responsive and provides excellent customer service. He stands by his work and even responded to a concern I had after hours on a weekend."

Brian A on July 2018

complete exterior restoration and repair services.

"Nate with Pro Exteriors is very responsive and provides excellent customer service. He stands by his work and even responded to a concern I had after hours on a weekend."

Brian A on July 2018

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Lamb Painting

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Lamb Painting

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Lamb Painting is a residential and commercial painting contractor providing high quality custom painting and related services to clients in the Northern Black Hills area who seek quality, value and integrity when they hire a painting contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial, custom painting. We also provide carpentry, drywall and general construction services. We’re in the business of protecting your property and the relationship we have with you. The best craftsmanship and products will be used on your project, which provides real value with a long lasting and attractive result.

Lamb Painting is a residential and commercial painting contractor providing high quality custom painting and related services to clients in the Northern Black Hills area who seek quality, value and integrity when they hire a painting contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial, custom painting. We also provide carpentry, drywall and general construction services. We’re in the business of protecting your property and the relationship we have with you. The best craftsmanship and products will be used on your project, which provides real value with a long lasting and attractive result.

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A C E LLC

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A company that strives to seperate itself from other firms by consistently providing outstanding client communication, exceptional customer service, and a quality end product within a reasonable investment.

A company that strives to seperate itself from other firms by consistently providing outstanding client communication, exceptional customer service, and a quality end product within a reasonable investment.

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The Handy Man

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The Handy Man

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The Handy Man offers professional services for remodel, repair, deck building, interior and exterior painting, sheetrock and maintenance services. This family owned and operated business has been proudly serving The Black Hills of South Dakota since 2012 and has over 13 years experience in home building and repair from the ground up. Before founding The Handy Man, Robbie Adler was a framer as well as a lead maintenance supervisor for several property owners and property management companies.

The Handy Man offers professional services for remodel, repair, deck building, interior and exterior painting, sheetrock and maintenance services. This family owned and operated business has been proudly serving The Black Hills of South Dakota since 2012 and has over 13 years experience in home building and repair from the ground up. Before founding The Handy Man, Robbie Adler was a framer as well as a lead maintenance supervisor for several property owners and property management companies.

Stranded Outdoors Property Services, LLC.

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Stranded Outdoors Property Services, LLC.

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STRANDED OUTDOORS PROPERTY SERVICES, LLC. specializes in landscape maintenance, snow management and property preservation/restorations. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with high quality, professional services done on time and on budget. What is the first thing customers and visitors see when they visit your business or home? It's your landscaping of course. This is why it is so important to retain a professional and experienced team when it comes to protecting and enhancing the image of your property. We provide that experience and the technical know-how to address jobs of all sizes both residential and commercial ranging from basic lawn maintenance to complete property preservation and enhancement.

STRANDED OUTDOORS PROPERTY SERVICES, LLC. specializes in landscape maintenance, snow management and property preservation/restorations. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with high quality, professional services done on time and on budget. What is the first thing customers and visitors see when they visit your business or home? It's your landscaping of course. This is why it is so important to retain a professional and experienced team when it comes to protecting and enhancing the image of your property. We provide that experience and the technical know-how to address jobs of all sizes both residential and commercial ranging from basic lawn maintenance to complete property preservation and enhancement.

Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it’s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that’s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It’s best to replace severely cupped boards.

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.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

If you notice standing water under the deck after rainstorms, you may need a drainage system to efficiently move this water. You do not want standing water to rest against your foundation or against support posts for the deck, as this could cause significant structural problems over time. Make sure the area has proper grading, too.

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