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Courtier Construction

Professional | Mount Dora, FL
Services: Building & Construction
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Company Overview

Have been in the construction field since 1970 and have been in business in Lake County Fl since 1999

Services

General Contracting, Building & Construction

Areas of Expertise

Room additions, garages, wood decks and our new venrture--a small, indepent house built in your backyard for grandma or grandpa

Service Area

Serving Lake and Orange Counties, Fl

Contact Info

(352) 406-2925

In Business Since

1999

License

Res Builder RR282811378


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  • Courtier Construction
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  • Make sure everything is off the deck & protect everything you don't want sealer on. We simply used painters tape around the post - for the vinyl we used a paper masker (not shown) 2
  • As a rule of thumb for our area - as the decking has to be butted together when installing it generally, when the gaps are like this we know it is dry enough & can be sealed - still best to check moisture content with a meter 2
  • Got to love builders that leave those grade stamps facing up... we got a few tricks to help eliminate them linked above - in this case the homeowner decided to simply leave them
  • All finished & steps blocked off so pets & people wouldn't hop up there 3
  • Just another finished shot 2
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Sealing your wood deck for years of enjoyment

As a professional deck builder it is amazing looking back at how much things have changed & yet how many things are still the same. One of those items unfortunately revolves around ...»
longevity... Unlike traditional wood decks made 20+ years ago where one could allow them to weather naturally, you would be lucky to get a few year's worth out of a regular wood deck if you tried that now.

In order to enjoy a typical wood deck now it is important that you seal it. No matter if you are a pro or a DIYer, there are two simple rules that I have & hope you will keep in mind no matter what the project is; prepare it properly and follow the manufacturer's directions.

Choosing a sealer:

There are 4 main choices of sealers on the market, each with their own pros & cons. If you are tossing around two or more options, choose the lower tiered item as one can always move up the list but you can't move down it. For example if you are debating between paint & a stain – while you can paint over stain, you can't stain over a painted deck.

· Paint – while many people like the look of paint, this is one of the hardest items to maintain and can easily hide water damaged areas

· Solid Color Stain – while this can look like a paint,it is a stain that gets absorbed into the wood and is easier to maintain, depending on your application some wood grain maybe still visible and it is known to wear unevenly

· Semi-Transparent Stain – For a more natural look with some color, this is the most popular choice, it generally wears more even than solid color, but doesn't protect as well

· Waterproofing or transparent coatings – this will give you the most natural look, but do not hide stains or protect as well

For more on Oil vs. Water Based & other additives: http://bit.ly/DeckSealer

Prepare it properly:

If you ask any professional painter, they will say that on average 80% of their time is spent on properly preparing the surfaces, while only 20% is actually spent applying the product. While this number maybe inflated for decks, just remember that the amount of time spent getting it ready up front, is time well spent.

Getting Ready:

· Gather all the tools, safety equipment and materials that you will need. Take time to read the directions.

· Check the weather forecasts as most products are very specific on minimum temperatures & when it can be exposed to water

· Make sure the wood is dry enough to accept the stain, sealer, or paint of your choice

· Remove everything located not only on the deck, but around it like furniture, potted plants, wind chimes, etc...

· Cover any plants near the deck to protect them from the overspray & any chemicals you may use.

· Removing any large debris by hand and sweep the deck off, paying particular attention to the area's between the deck boards.

Applying your choice of Sealants:

Do you remember the second rule above? That's right; it's as simple as reading and following the manufacturer's directions. I will give you a few tips though that may or may not be located on the can.

· Apply plastic to any area's that you do not want stain or paint to get on, because once you get started, you do not want to stop to try to clean up an oopsie

· For all stains and sealers, do one complete board at a time – if the you only do half a board or work in sections, you will end up with obvious streaks where the two area's overlap

· Do not over apply the product – in most cases it will result in a flaky or splotchy finish

· Make sure the moisture level of the wood is low enough for work to commence – you do not want to trap all the moisture inside the wood

· Stain or seal all six sides if it is at all possible unless you live by the ocean. This will help prevent moisture from getting into the wood and accelerating the degradation of the finish.

· Let it rest – most paints, stains and sealers take at least a day or more to cure

For more Preparation Tips & other Decking Options; http://bit.ly/HTRC-Decks

SLS Construction Solutions
SLS Construction Solutions Cullman, AL
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  • Courtier Construction
    Commented on Apr 28, 2013
    Candy, ...»

    Can't believe that someone told you one color would last longer then another. Must not be a very experienced salesperson.

    Next time, if you go back to Lowes, ask for the Cabot oil based sealer. Doesn't matter what color.

    Good Luck

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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Electric Meter detached from outside brick wall..Repair Question

I'm selling a home and buyer has requested after inspection that outside electrical meter be secured to outside wall. It became detached due to stripped out fasteners but I was told that ...»
it would cost $450 because the electric company needs to cut electric and replace meter. I thought this would be a easy fix and not be so costly? Any opions?

SCPharmacist
SCPharmacist Greer, SC
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  • Courtier Construction
    Commented on Apr 15, 2013
    Pretty much the same here. I have to pull a permit as the GC, but I have to have a licensed ...»
    electrician do the actual work, and then the Power Company re-tags it.

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Remodeling: Adult w/ med issues would like to have small COTTAGE built in parents' GA HUGE backyard. Do-able? Thoughts?

I live in Georgia and am going to be moving in with my parents. We're discussing having a small cozy cottage built in my parents' backyard. They have 2 acres and it's not in an HOA ...»
subdivision. We found the perfect spot to build such a cottage. Do the regulations in Cobb County Ga allow this? They are on septic tank, so the small cottage for 1 person would need to be connected to their existing septic tank and utilities. No garage or driveway needed. Also, we'd like to do this for $25,000 or less. Thoughts?

Neece
Neece Marietta, GA
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  • Courtier Construction
    Commented on Mar 25, 2013
    Not sure about GA, but, as stated by the other Hometalkers, first check with local building ...»
    officials for what is reqired, AND then you can determine the cost. Good Luck

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Aquascape Inc. Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com Steve G Douglas Hunt Joe Julie Magda Ducos + 13 more
  • Courtier Construction
    Followed 20 people on Dec 31, 2012
  • footprints have already filled in within the last 10 minutes!

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Well, we have had a snow blizzard going on all day. Troy left the house 10 minutes ago and his footprints are already filled in with snow!
Diann
Diann Rockwood, MI
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  • Courtier Construction
    Commented on Dec 26, 2012
    The snow looks nice from a distance, but I still prefer white sandy beach and the ocean to a ...»
    hot tub.

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  • The artist sent me 268 separate image files captured from her Rock of Ages - Sands of Time paintings
  • Visitors can walk along the bridge and see a representation of fossils ranging from 500 million years ago until present time.
  • Some tiles occur in sequences.  The colors and texture vary from vivid to subtle.
  • Stainless Steel trays were engineered and workers set the tiles according to the designated sequence.  All tiles were permanently labeled with unique markings on the back sides to facilitate correct sequential placement.
  • Some tiles had image defects and were not shipped.  I displayed these on my fence at my home in full sun to remind me of the project.
  • Some tiles had image defects and were not shipped.  I displayed these on my fence at my home in full sun to remind me of the project.
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Art Tiles for North Carolina Museum of Natural History Pedestrian Bridge

Please read the letters of reference by the artist and the museum.
Aesthetic Tile Imaging
Aesthetic Tile Imaging Portland, OR
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  • Courtier Construction
    Commented on Dec 21, 2012
    Very impressive!
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  • Courtier Construction
    Followed 1 person on Jun 04, 2012
Sherrie S
  • Courtier Construction
    Followed 1 person on May 11, 2012

Want to put up prefabed carport

I am in marietta georgia in the county part, have called several companys thay said that thay never mest with zoning or promit for this and probley dont need one for a carport. called zoning thay sayed I do. What shoud I do,

Glynn M
Glynn M
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  • Courtier Construction
    Commented on Apr 01, 2012
    Glynn, ...»

    I don't know why a contractor wouldn't want to pull a permit to protect their license. It is not a big deal and they will obviously charge you for it anyway.

    Good luck

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