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Q: Are there alternatives for waterproofing my deck boards?

• <div><p>Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/polycrylic-vs-polyurethane.htm">Oil-based or water-based sealants</a> soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains&mdash;available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors&mdash;add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div><p>The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won&rsquo;t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain. </p></div>

Q: How often do I need to seal my deck?

• <div><p>You should seal your deck every one to two years, but you&rsquo;ll also need to clean and repair your wood deck throughout the seasons. You may want to hire a local house cleaning service to sweep and clean the deck thoroughly. These <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-house-cleaner.htm">cleaning services cost</a> around $50 per hour.</p><p>Inspect your deck at least once a year, and if you notice any damage or rot, expect to spend about $10 to $50 for simple DIY fixes or about $2,000 for professional repairs on more extensive damage.</p></div>

Q: What lasts longer on a deck, stain or paint?

• <div><p>When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to <b>10 years</b> of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at <b>two to three years</b>. </p></div>

Q: Can I stain my deck after morning dew?

• <div><p>Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into. </p></div>

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TNT tree removal was very friendly and professional. The service was very quick. They cut me a great deal and away the trees and removed the stumps. I like that I came home to a clean removal each day. I would recommend and use them again.
TNT Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2026
Did some work getting bats out of my attic. Did an excellent job and was fair priced. Would highly recommend!
Prairie Bat Services
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Reviewed in May 2024
Very well! Very friendly and kept asking if everything was alright make my sure it was exactly how we wanted it!
R&C Home Repair LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
They did a great job, the floor looks outstanding. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Everlasting Floors
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Reviewed in August 2022
They did a fantastic jo. they were here when they said they would be. They listened to what I had to say and followed thru. The clean up was great. I highly recommend then!
Stewart Tree Experts
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Reviewed in February 2022
Maria does an amazing job cleaning my home. She goes above and beyond what is asked—moving furniture, little extras….. I’m so happy to have finally found someone that does a great job and I trust cleaning my home!
MJ-Home Improvement
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Reviewed in December 2021
Project went smooth from start to finish. Definitely added insight onto how the project should work versus what I was originally expecting and the finished product turned out way better than what I had envisioned.
JP Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Excellent!! Worked with Bruce to remove dead standing spruce of 40+foot.. good and reasonable price done on a handshake.. careful, cleaned up, knew we were in good hands … I would recommend this service 100%… and they came out to Salem …and still price was great… AWESOME!!!!
Gorilla Lawnservices Inc
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Reviewed in February 2021
We had our two story entryway painted. Jeremy was punctual and extremely diligent. An absolutely awesome experience! 5 Stars all around!
CJW Designs
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Reviewed in November 2020
They did what they said they would do and did a very good job.
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In business since 2013

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"Very quick, very professional, the entire crew was extremely professional and kind. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for any type of painting or more!"

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In business since 2011

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"Did a good job They arrived when they sad they would and got the job done when they said they would"

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"I have hired these JWM twice now. And both times they did a great job. They will be the first guys I call when I go at my next project. If you're reading this you should hire these guys."

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"Excellent results. Timely responses and follow through. Would hire again."

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"It went great! Ernest and his crew are quick and do good work."

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"Was very easy to work with and completed the job in a timely manner"

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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"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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"Painted my house in 100 degree temp! These guys work hard for the money!"

Response time8 hrs

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"Excellent. Very high quality and they worked with me to know exactly how I wanted everything done. Also more affordable in comparison."

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. Oil-based or water-based sealants soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains—available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors—add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

You should seal your deck every one to two years, but you’ll also need to clean and repair your wood deck throughout the seasons. You may want to hire a local house cleaning service to sweep and clean the deck thoroughly. These cleaning services cost around $50 per hour.

Inspect your deck at least once a year, and if you notice any damage or rot, expect to spend about $10 to $50 for simple DIY fixes or about $2,000 for professional repairs on more extensive damage.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years.

Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into.

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