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How a Composite Deck Could be Damaged
Composite decking can be a great addition to any home. It can provide homeowners with extra outdoor living space, making it the ideal place for people to socialize or simply unwind after a tough day. Unfortunately, there are some factors that can cause a composite deck to get banged up. You want to keep your […]
Making Sure Your Wooden Deck Doesn’t Splinter
Have you recently installed a deck on your property? If so, you’ll want it to last as long as it can and avoid having it experience many problems. One problem decks can experience, mainly with wooden ones, is splintering. Splintering can shorten the lifespan of your decking material, and it can also be dangerous because […]
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How You Should Replace Rotted Deck Boards (Part 1)
Your deck boards can get damaged by many factors, such as foot traffic and the various weather conditions under which they are exposed. Eventually, with enough time, your deck boards can start to rot, and new boards will be needed. Today, we will review a few of the steps that are needed to replace deck […]
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How Moisture Can Harm a Wooden Deck
If you own a wooden deck, then you know about the dangers of water damage. Unfortunately, water is a variable you can’t really avoid, and eventually, it could start to cause problems for your decking. This damage isn’t going to happen all at the same time; instead, it happens more gradually as water slowly builds […]
How Can Weather Affect a Fence?
Your fence goes through a lot to keep itself standing. It has to deal with so many weather conditions, from heavy snow to pouring rain to extreme wind, and more! When you’re picking fencing for your home, you should consider how the forces of nature are going to come into play. Depending on the material […]
What Makes Your Paint Start Bubbling?
There are many possible reasons for a paint job not to work out in the end. A common reason painting doesn’t go well is because the paint began to either blister or bubble. When paint bubbles, it means the paint film starts to separate from the surface underneath it. There are multiple reasons this could […]
How to Prevent the Collapse of Your Deck
There are plenty of stories that involve decks collapsing. Were you aware that more than 500 people sustain injuries due to deck collapses every year? Sometimes, injuries can even be lethal. This is even more concerning hearing that around 40 million decks around the country aren’t built to be code-compliant. That’s around half of the […]
Common Problems Wood Fences Face and When You Should Repair Vs. Replace Them
Are you unsure of whether you should get your fence repaired or replaced? The way that most homeowners go about making the decision is to look at the costs associated with each option. Getting a fence repaired is often easier and cheaper, but it’s more of a short-term solution, and it’s only a feasible option […]
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Signs of Termites On Your Fence & What To Do About It
Termites are the bane of any wooden fence’s existence. If left unchecked, they will run rampant and destroy your fencing before you even get a chance to enjoy it. You want to catch these pests in the act early on so you can keep them off your fence and protect it. Here is how you’ll […]
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How Autumn Leaves Can Damage Your Fencing
There’s something alluring about autumn leaves. They come in many beautiful colors, and there’s fun to be had playing in them if you choose to make a pile of them in your yard. But not everything about leaves is glamorous. Leaves can take a toll on your fencing if you aren’t careful. Here are some […]
What to Avoid Doing to Damage Your Deck
It’s important to prioritize regular maintenance when you have a new deck so you can keep it around as long as possible. When you do this, you prevent it from sustaining damage from standing water, and you stop fungus, mold, and mildew from developing. However, there are even more steps needed to keep your deck […]
