by Best Rate Repair | Jul 3, 2018 | Advice, Aging Deck, Contractors, Deck Boards, Deck cleaning, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Handrails, Other, Preventative Maintenance, Property Improvement, Temites, Termite Extermination, Uncategorized, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
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...
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 | Jun 16, 2017 | Advice, Aging Deck, Caulking, Contractors, Deck Boards, Deck cleaning, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Handrails, Patio Covers, Patios, Preventative Maintenance, Property Improvement, Temites, Termite advice, Termite Extermination, Uncategorized, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
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...
by Best Rate Repair | May 16, 2017 | Advice, Aging Deck, Caulking, Contractors, Deck Boards, Deck cleaning, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck preservation, Deck Repair, Decks, Handrails, News & Events, Other, Patio Covers, Patios, Preventative Maintenance, Property Improvement, Real Estate Agents, Remodeling, Temites, Uncategorized, Wood Damage Repair, Wood Rot
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...
