by Best Rate Repair | Mar 18, 2019 | Advice, Caulking, Other, Property Improvement, Property Management, Property Management Repair, Siding, Stucco, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
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...
by Best Rate Repair | Oct 19, 2018 | Deck Boards, Deck Repair, Fencing, Handrails, Patio Covers, Patios, Preventative Maintenance, Real Estate Agents, Siding, Temites, Termite advice, Termite Extermination, Wood Damage Repair
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...
by Best Rate Repair | Mar 19, 2018 | Advice, Aging Deck, Contractors, Deck Boards, Deck cleaning, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Fencing, Handrails, Mold, Patio Covers, Patios, Preventative Maintenance, Property Improvement, Remodeling, Siding, Stucco, Wood Damage Repair, 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...
by Best Rate Repair | Aug 14, 2017 | Aging Deck, Deck Boards, Deck cleaning, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Fencing, Handrails, Patio Covers, Patios, Property Improvement, Remodeling, Siding, Temites, Termite advice, Termite Extermination, Uncategorized, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
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...
by Best Rate Repair | Jul 10, 2017 | Advice, Caulking, Deck Boards, Deck Construction, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Fencing, Handrails, Other, Patio Covers, Patios, Preventative Maintenance, Property Improvement, Real Estate Agents, Siding, Stucco, Temites, Termite advice, Termite Extermination, Uncategorized, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
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....
by Best Rate Repair | Apr 10, 2017 | Advice, Aging Deck, Caulking, Contractors, Deck Boards, Deck cleaning, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Fencing, Handrails, Mold, Patio Covers, Patios, Preventative Maintenance, Property Improvement, Remodeling, Roof, Siding, Stucco, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
San Diego, California, is a beautiful place to own a home. We have perfect weather year round and you just can’t get much better than that. The down side would be with the sun shining for most of the year, our homes take a beating. Sunlight is the major cause of...
