Here are some images of deck building and repair:
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- New deck with stairs
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- Custom built deck, rails and stairs
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- Rotten deck in need of repair (before)
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- Deck repair completed (after)
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- Posts can rot prematurely in our wet climate
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- A new post is placed over a raised concrete footing
What a Deck-Building Contractor Can Do for You
There is a distinction between whether you can build your own deck and whether you should build your own deck. Most decks are a major home improvement project that you’ll want to last for a long time. Building a basically sound deck is great, but only superior craftsmanship is going to enable that deck to stay in usable condition 10, 20, even 30 years after the installation. The straighter the angles, the tighter the screws, the deeper the posts—it all affects the longevity of your deck.
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