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How To Care For Your Wood Deck
How To Care For Your Wood Deck San Diego has one of the most beautiful and temperate climates in the world, but even here your wood deck can take a beating. A neglected or aging wood deck can be an eyesore for sure, but more critically, it can be a safety hazard…...
What Type of Material Should You Use For Your Deck?
What Type of Material Should You Use For Your Deck? Many homeowners wonder what the best type of decking is best when it comes to repairing or placing their existing deck. At Best Rate — A San Diego Balcony & Deck Repair, we specialize in both creating and...
How Long Do Decks Usually Last?
When contemplating a new deck, many homeowners wonder what the lifespan of the deck may be. A new deck is an investment, so it's understandable that you'd want to know just how long the investment to your outdoor living space will last... but the longevity of your...
Composite versus Wood Decking
Composite versus Wood Decking "Wood or composite?" This is one of the top questions homeowners ask when it comes to deciding deciding on the best type of decking for your next home project. At Best Rate — San Diego Balcony & Deck Repair, we can help restore your...
Repairing a Wood Balcony
Repairing Wood Balcony Southern California boasts one of the most temperate climates in the world… but while we enjoy more sunny days than most, the sun can also do a number on our home exterior — especially when it comes to our decks and balconies. For safety...
Types of Balconies Best Rate Repairs
Types of Balconies Best Rate Repairs Here at Best Rate San Diego Balcony & Deck Repair, we consider ourselves wood repair experts who are dedicated to craftsmanship and safety. Our mission is to build home accents which are as beautiful as they are functional. ...
Deck Safety
A well-built deck should be a fun and enjoyable part of your home; a place to host family barbeques, curl up with a good book on a cool morning, or watch the sun set in the evening. Unfortunately, even though your deck feels sturdy under your feet, it may not be as...
May is Deck Safety and Repair Month
May is Deck Safety and Repair Month, and experts at the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) recommend homeowners Check Your Deck before starting to plan family activities. At NADRA, Executive Vice President Michael Beaudry states their “number one...
Home Wood Damage from San Diego Heavy Rains
Though pressure-treated lumber, older grown Cedar and Redwood, and many domestic and exotic hardwood species are naturally resistant to decay from insect attacks. NO WOOD TYPE OR SPECIES is immune to the damaging effects of water absorption and sun exposure. So when...
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
Best Rate Repair has been repairing Decks for San Diego Home Owners for 17years. 9 Year membership with NADRA ( North America Deck and Railing Association. Jeff has a certificate as a Master Deck Builder and 3 estimator have complete training for Deck...
Apartment and Rental Property Maintenance
Best-Rate Repair & Termite Company’s Structural Maintenance division offers full-service, high-quality property maintenance for owners of apartment buildings and rental property. We provide building repair services, due to age, wood rot, termite damage ect. we...
Composite Decking Is Your Answer To Rainy Days
The rainy season is officially upon us, and the one area of the house that the majority of homeowners tend to ignore during this time - is the maintenance of their deck. Although we don’t get too much of it here in San Diego, the minimal amounts of rain that we do...
Does your San Diego Deck Need Repair for the Holidays
San Diegans are spoiled by having the luxury to entertain house guests outdoors year-round; and this doesn’t get any more prevalent than during the Holiday season. Now, with some family gatherings including upwards of 50 or more guests, sometimes the use of a deck or...
Are Termites Damaging your San Diego Home?
Halloween is the time for ghosts, zombies and creepy crawlies roaming the streets and wreaking havoc in our neighborhoods. This time of year, every creak, crack and noise in the home has you questioning, “Is someone there?” While many are worried about vampires...
Repair and Restore your San Diego Deck This Summer
As we get further into the summer months, many people want to clean up their deck or patio area. Having an outdoor area that you can be proud to use as an entertaining space for friends and family is something every homeowner needs, but what do you do if your deck is...
How Dangerous is Wood Rot?
Let start with the two types of dry rot that can damage wood. Brown rot, which can be caused by three different strains of fungus and usually affects softwoods, such as doug-fir, which is used as framing in most southern California homes. Brown rot is the more serious...
Prevent Termite Damage to your San Diego Home while on Vacation
Wow. August is already here, and summer vacation is still going strong. Before time runs out and you’re sending kids back to school, there’s a good chance you’ll be doing some last minute traveling. But—don’t head out the door before considering what We all know...
Keep Your Home Safe From Infestation
Here in Southern California, it’s hot; it’s sticky. It’s also swarming season for Drywood termites. As you’re busy keeping cool, termites are gearing up for expansion. Colonies are reaching capacity and are now on the hunt for new lumber on which to lay their eggs....
Maintain the Life of Your San Diego Deck
Not only is the deck the perfect chill-out zone for summer afternoons—great for throwing back a few cold ones and soaking up some rays as burgers sizzle on the grill. It’s also a major boost to the value of your home—turns out, home buyers of all stripes love their...
May is Deck Safety Month
As the summer weather starts to shine, homeowners start planning their summer barbecues. Before you start inviting friends over to hang out on your deck, let’s go over the different areas of a deck and their purpose to help you understand the areas to inspect to make...
