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Nate Alford Construction
4.9(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our Deck was replaced with pavers for fire mitigation. Nate did a super job laying the pavers on two separate levels. Because of the very good work that he did for us we had him come back and do several handyman projects in our home."
porch
full bathroom remodel
updated kitchen
barn loft stairs
custom patio

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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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GIG Coatings
4.8(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gerald was great to work with! Responded , timely, and went above and beyond to get my fences repaired and stained! Highly recommend, a really nice man, and does a really nice job!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Iver Built LLC
4.4(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"Tony was a great guy to have come replace our deck! He was super friendly and he did great work. The deck looks amazing! Oh and I forgot to mention how efficient he was as well."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wise Improvements
4.3(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Wise is a well-educated individual. He was able to see ahead of what is to be built or repaired, he is also very knowledgeable, and knows how to order the correct parts!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

Be careful when choosing a product to help you remove ice from your wood deck. Never use sand, gravel, or salt, since these items can damage and scratch the wood. Instead, look for chemical de-icers that are marked as safe for wood decks or use hot water to melt snow and ice.

Building a deck isn't too hard if you’re handy with carpentry, have the necessary tools, and are willing to put effort into it. However, other factors, such as plans, permits, and design, can be hard if you don’t have experience in those areas.

Note: You’ll need another person to help you build the deck (especially for framing and setting the beams). Building a deck yourself will be very difficult if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help.

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