March 2010
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January 2010
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When should I stain my deck or seal my fence?
There is a common misconception when it comes to sealing or staining your deck or fence. Pressure treated lumber is treated in such a way that will prevent major damage due to weather and insects for a short amount of time. You can stain your lumber as soon as it can properly absorb the product. Therefore when it comes to a point that dirt is being...
Do I need a permit for a deck or fence?
Around the Windsor area, 3 out of the 5 municipalities require a permit for the installation of a deck or fence. If a permit is needed, 3 inspections for a deck installation are required. Permits for fences are required mostly to keep the peace between neighbours regarding their property line. All decks require a minimum satisfaction of the OBC (Ontario...
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What is the building process?
Fence: The building process for a fence usually starts with us arranging to have the ground marked and flagged for any important lines (such as gas, hydro, bell etc). Once the area is confirmed clear of any lines and we are sure of the property line (site plan provided by home owner), we send the plans in for approval by the municipality if a permit is needed. We...
How to pick the right contractor?
I recently read an article on a local deck builder who had just recently started up his own legitimate deck and fences company. When asked this question I believe (like most people) he lost focus as to what makes a good contractor. With the recent spike in the trade industry due to the tax credits and the downfall of the economy, the market has been flooded...
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