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RENEWDECK LLC
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Serving Portage, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Renewdeck LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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GF Company
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Serving Portage, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would totally recommend this company! Ariel went above and beyond for me when replacing my roof and gutters! Ariel would call me and let me know he was on the way or if he was running even 5 minutes behind. My house looks great and I will be using them again come spring to start replacing some of my windows. Thank you Ariel! Your crew was great, too."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Advance Window cleaning and Power Washing
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Serving Portage, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with Advance Cleaning’s work. I had water coming into my basement after a lot of heavy rainfall, so I knew I needed to deal with my gutters. Yanks was very responsive, scheduling was quick and easy, and he and his associate were on the job very fast! They worked nonstop on a very hot day and made sure all the downspouts were flowing freely before they finished. Everything works and looks really great after their work."
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Tile Techs, LLC
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Serving Portage, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I felt that the carpets were cleaned very well. No stains remained and the carpet looked fresh. Unfourntatly there was an odor to the home after the carpets were cleaned and becuse i had them cleaned professionaly because i was renting that home and was moving out and went with Tile techs so i could be assured the landlord wouldnt charge for carpet cleaning. That didnt happen that way. i received an email stating the carpets had an odor and they were considering having the carpets re-cleaned. I had to shut the windows that afternoon after the carpets were cleaned because a storm was coming. The house didnt have proper time to air out."
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RENEWDECK LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portage, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Our front and back decks needed refurbishing and staining. Chris got the job done to our satisfaction. The contractor goes out of his way to make sure things are done right and, indeed, goes the extra mile. Knowledgeable and helpful."
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Work Horse Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portage, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"I had my old deck removed and new deck built. Luke was Very Easy to get along with. He listened and was receptive to my ideas and changes last minute. The area was cleaned up and old wood taken away. I will definitely hire him for future projects!!!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Finding a reputable deck builder should start with speaking with a local company and asking for samples of past work and references. You can review the company’s workmanship and speak with past customers to learn what the customer service was like throughout the process. It’s also a good idea to read online reviews and check the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to see if the company has a history of customer complaints. If you can get a referral from a family member or friend, that’s another great option.

While eco-friendly decking, also called composite decking, is a win for the environment because it consists of recycled materials, it has trade-offs. These sustainable options often come with steeper price tags, lack natural wood's warm look, and can become uncomfortably hot under full sun. Some composite materials can also become slick when wet, posing a potential hazard.

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