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

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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."
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full bathroom remodel
updated kitchen
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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
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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

The choice between Trex, a brand of composite decking, and PVC decking depends on your priorities regarding budget, appearance, and environmental impact. Both materials are durable and resistant to moisture and insects. Trex is often considered more eco-friendly because it contains recycled wood and plastic and is 25% recyclable, while PVC is fully synthetic and harder to recycle. Aesthetically, Trex is designed to look more like real wood, whereas PVC often has a glossier, more plastic-like finish. In terms of cost, Trex is typically less expensive than PVC.

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.

Yes, pressure washing a wood deck can be a good idea as it effectively lifts ingrained dirt, mold, and mildew, improving the deck's appearance and longevity. However, it must be done carefully, as it's easy to damage the wood, especially softwoods. To pressure wash safely, use a lower pressure setting and a wide, 40-degree fan pattern nozzle (often white). Keep the nozzle at least a foot away from the wood surface and maintain constant motion, avoiding hovering in one spot to prevent gouging.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

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.

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