We believe that every property owner needs a trusted handyman. Alpine, UT, homes are exposed to unpredictable high and low temperatures in the fluctuating patterns of its continental climate. Large seasonal temperature changes can be hard on your exterior materials unless you maintain them well by providing the necessary care. When you step on your deck or porch after a long, cold winter, how do the wooden boards feel under your feet? Is it stable enough to hold a new bigger gas grill and a new set of furniture this summer? Or perhaps you had an ice dam over the winter, and the ice remnants are melting and leaking from your gutter sections onto your deck. It may seem like a harmless part of snowmelt season, but unfortunately, not on your property. Any type of leak could cause water damage to your materials, leading to deterioration and wood rot.
We strongly recommend that once you’re done with your interior spring cleaning tasks, you check your outdoor living space too. Winter damage of any form is all too common and often goes unnoticed until you start making use of your exterior space.
The same goes for preparing your property for the winter season by ensuring your exterior trim, such as window and door frames, is intact and your gutters are free from decomposing leaves and debris. Don't worry if you can't find the time or don't have the tools to execute these jobs. By hiring an expert handyman, Alpine, UT homeowners can look forward to enhanced safety and a restored curb appeal with little effort on their part.
DECK MAINTENANCE
When you prepare for the summer, your deck is probably one of the first things that come to mind, as well as long evenings and barbecues. Alpine's cold temperatures and deep snow covers are bad enough for wooden decks to suffer from seasonal weather damage. While you're still stuck with your indoor spring-cleaning duties, why not contact your expert Alpine handyman to take care of your property's exterior? If you don't remember the last time you sealed or restrained your deck boards, now is the time to call your handyman. Alpine property owners who rely on Mr. Handyman will get a thorough diagnosis of any deck repair needs and receive general maintenance and repairs that include:
- Pressure washing
- Staining, sealing, or painting
- Replacing rotten boards
- Sanding
- Fixing or replacing loose railings
- Replacing corroded fasteners and screws with non-corrosive stainless steel
- Replacing stairs
Pressure-treated wood or natural types like cedar are common decking types in Utah, but they require a fair amount of maintenance, such as the examples mentioned above. Despite that, they will last you anywhere between seven and 14 years. However, if you’re not fond of routine maintenance, we recommend going for composite decking. Composite is made of wood fibers and polymers that create resilience and durability. It has become very popular throughout Alpine because it’s weather-resistant, requiring only a minimum amount of maintenance. Although composite building materials may cost more, the shelf life of up to 25 years will eventually pay off in the long run.
DOOR INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT
No matter where you live, having a sturdy, weather-resistant front door is important to keep you safe and back up your HVAC system. Living in the mountains, you're likely a wood aficionado who takes good care of your door by sealing and painting it annually. However, not every homeowner in Alpine, UT, has the time for that. When door edges start to splinter or show signs of wood rot, you may want to question its efficiency and seek a second opinion from your local handyman. Alpine, UT property owners often ask us to recommend energy-efficient door upgrades that require little maintenance.
While wood and steel doors have energy-efficient qualities with the right amount of care, we have found that fiberglass doors are an ideal option for homes during every season. Made of compression-molded fiberglass, these doors have three major components which are skin, frame, and core. The core has rigid insulation made out of polyurethane material and glass-reinforced polymer, whereas the frame is made of either wood or composite. The skin is typically a layer of artificial grains that give your door a wood-like appearance but with enhanced durability that needs less care.
If remembering to prime and paint is not preferred, you can count on your local Alpine handyman to meet your needs for a successful door replacement with a higher durability material like fiberglass.
Pet Door Installation
Pet owners that work full-time may need to leave their pooch alone at home for consecutive hours. You may not always see it, but all dogs always hate it to see their owner leave without them. That said, not all of them are suited to attend the doggy daycare, and not every dog walker is reliable.
Do you have a safely fenced backyard and wish your pooch would just grow some thumbs so he or she could open the door? We have a better solution to this problem. With the wide range of dog doors available, both you and your pooch can get more freedom. We offer pet door installation services for a wide variety of pet doors, such as screen pet doors or sliding glass door inserts. You can even get a more high-tech version that includes electronic smart dog doors with corresponding microchips. Feel free to get in touch with your expert Alpine handyman for more information.
