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Rays Property Maintenance LLC
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Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a dependable, hardworking handyman focused on providing quality work, clear communication, and honest service. I have experience with a variety of home improvement and property maintenance projects, and I take pride in showing up, doing the job right, and treating every home with respect. My goal is to help homeowners, landlords, and property managers with reliable service they can count on for repairs, maintenance, and improvement projects.\n

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GF Company
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Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"we had a large double window two windows one opening replaced they did a a good job made that room much warmer in winter which is what we were after it is now the warmest room in the house in the winter which is good as it is the room we spend most our time in. will defiantly be having them out to price gutters when we are ready in the spring."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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TRINITY CONTRACTING
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Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was very professional, courteous and friendly.  The quality of their work was excellent.  They came when they said they would and completed the job in an efficient, safe and quick manner."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Matthew Moss Painting
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Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Well it took some time for them to get out there because we had lots of rain that week, but when they showed up, they were great, I cant believe they even took the time to do a little shed for me that was not even in the quote, and did not charge me for it, they said they felt bad because the rain kept delaying them but that was not there fault, wow what a professional company, you don't see guys like Mr. Moss anymore you could tell his work is very important to him....."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.

Both composite and PVC decking are excellent alternatives to wood. However, while composite is moderately priced and lasts around 30 years, PVC costs more and lasts longer. PVC is also more durable, though both materials are more durable than wood decking. Ultimately, the choice between composite and PVC decking will come down to your budget and preferences.

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