{"id":2641,"date":"2026-08-15T20:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T20:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/?page_id=2641"},"modified":"2026-08-22T21:22:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:22:53","slug":"deck-fence-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/services\/deck-fence-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck &#038; Fence Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2641\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2641-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"page_bg img_overlay siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2641-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div class='so-panels-background-alt so-sr-only row'>Aerial photo of Missoula looking east toward Mt. Sentinel and Mt. Jumbo. <\/div><div id=\"pgc-2641-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2641-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"page_title_bg\">\n<p class=\"page_title\">Deck & Fence Services<\/p>\n<p class=\"page_subtitle\">Contact Nathan Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2641-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2641-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2641-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2641-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a132d2949e\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d2949e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a8a132d2949e-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2949e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2949e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Durable Deck & Fence Services in Missoula, MT<\/h1>\n<div class=\"big_text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Serving the Missoula Valley and Nearby Areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/service-area\/\">See Complete Service Area<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Decks and fences take a beating from Missoula\u2019s changing seasons. Snow, moisture, summer sun, temperature swings, and repeated freezing and thawing can contribute to loose boards, deteriorated wood, leaning fence posts, and unstable railings. Nathan\u2019s Home Improvement provides deck repair, deck installation, fence repair, and fence installation in Missoula, MT and nearby areas. We evaluate the existing structure first so repairs address more than just the visible surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2949e-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2949e-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d2949e-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2641-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"services_info siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2641-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div id=\"pgc-2641-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2641-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a132d29c5b\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d29c5b-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d29c5b-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d29c5b-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information About Deck & Fence Services<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Deck and fence projects range from replacing a few damaged boards to rebuilding an aging structure or installing something new. Before recommending a repair, we look at the condition of the boards, posts, fasteners, railings, and underlying structure. This helps determine whether a targeted repair is practical or whether more extensive replacement will provide a better long-term solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d29c5b-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d29c5b-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d29c5b-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d29c5b-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Deck Repair &amp; Restoration<\/h3>\n<p>Visible deck damage does not always show what is happening underneath. Before replacing surface boards, it is important to check the framing and other supporting components.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common deck projects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replace rotting or damaged deck boards<\/li>\n<li>Repair weathered deck surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Repair loose or damaged deck railings<\/li>\n<li>Replace aging deck railings<\/li>\n<li>Repair deck stairs and related components<\/li>\n<li>Prepare wood decks for staining or sealing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wood near the ground or in areas that hold moisture deserves particular attention. If underlying framing has deteriorated, simply installing new deck boards may hide a larger<br \/>\nproblem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d29c5b-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d29c5b-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d29c5b-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Deck Installation &amp; Replacement<\/h3>\n<p>A new or rebuilt deck should be planned around how the space will be used as well as structural and local requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deck projects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install new residential wood decks<\/li>\n<li>Rebuild aging or deteriorated decks<\/li>\n<li>Replace deck boards and structural components<\/li>\n<li>Install or replace stairs and railings<\/li>\n<li>Use pressure-treated lumber where appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Complete custom deck work based on the property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most deck projects within Missoula require a building permit, although certain small, low, freestanding residential decks may be exempt. Permit requirements should be considered during project planning rather than after construction begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d29c5b-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d29c5b-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d29c5b-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d29c5b-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d29c5b-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><b>Fence Repair &amp; Installation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Fence problems often develop around posts, gates, and sections exposed to moisture, soil contact, wind, or seasonal movement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can help with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repair leaning or damaged fences<\/li>\n<li>Replace deteriorated fence posts<\/li>\n<li>Repair fences damaged during winter<\/li>\n<li>Install wood privacy fencing<\/li>\n<li>Repair or install gates<\/li>\n<li>Install new residential fencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fence style, materials, placement, and property boundaries should be considered before installation. In Missoula, permits are required for fences greater than 25 feet in length.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d29c5b-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2641-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"why_choose_row siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2641-3\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div id=\"pgc-2641-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2641-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a132d2a889\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d2a889-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2a889-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2a889-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 class=\"modh1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why Choose Nathan\u2019s Home Improvement<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d2a889-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2a889-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2a889-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d2a889-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2769\" src=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-choose.jpg\" alt=\"White man with dark brown hair standing on porch. He's wearing a gray shirt with the Nathan's Home Improvement logo.\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-choose.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-choose-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2a889-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-b162c795a66c\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/about-us\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLearn More About Us\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2a889-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2a889-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"why_choose panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d2a889-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>7 Years of Experience:<\/strong> Our varied home improvement experience helps us look beyond surface damage when evaluating deck and fence projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed &amp; Insured:<\/strong> Homeowners can work with a properly licensed and insured local business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upfront Pricing:<\/strong> We explain the proposed scope, pricing, and expected timeline before work begins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear Options:<\/strong> When repair and replacement are both possibilities, we explain the differences so you can make an informed choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliable Communication:<\/strong> We return calls promptly, show up on time, and communicate throughout the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Work:<\/strong> Deck and fence projects can be planned around the existing property rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2641-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"dark_row cta_row siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2641-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2641-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2641-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a132d2e6c8\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Plan Your Deck or Fence Project<\/h2>\n<p>If your deck has damaged boards or loose railings, your fence is leaning, or you are planning a new outdoor structure, we can help determine the right approach. Nathan\u2019s Home Improvement provides deck and fence services in Missoula and nearby areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to discuss your project and receive upfront pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_so-premium-mirror-widget panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-so-premium-mirror-widget so-widget-so-premium-mirror-widget-default-d75171398898\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div id=\"pl-w6a8b9fb4ab46e\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8b9fb4ab46e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8b9fb4ab46e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8b9fb4ab46e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"cta_btn panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8b9fb4ab46e-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-1902b1b5b2be-2641\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"tel:406-546-4705\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf095;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #162e48\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tCall Now 406-546-4705\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a132d2e6c8-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2641-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2641-6\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2641-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2641-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a132d2f3aa\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d2f3aa-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a8a132d2f3aa-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2f3aa-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2f3aa-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>FAQs for Deck & Fence Services in Missoula, MT<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a132d2f3aa-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2f3aa-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2f3aa-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-19b54fa82647\"\n\t\t\t data-max-open-panels=\"0\" data-initial-scroll-panel=\"0\"\n\t\t><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t sow-accordion-panel-open\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-deck-can-be-repaired-or-needs-to-be-replaced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-how-do-i-know-if-my-deck-can-be-repaired-or-needs-to-be-replaced\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-how-do-i-know-if-my-deck-can-be-repaired-or-needs-to-be-replaced\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I know if my deck can be repaired or needs to be replaced?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-how-do-i-know-if-my-deck-can-be-repaired-or-needs-to-be-replaced\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-how-do-i-know-if-my-deck-can-be-repaired-or-needs-to-be-replaced\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\nThe condition of the structure matters more than appearance alone. A deck with isolated damaged boards may be a good candidate for repair, while widespread deterioration in posts, framing, stairs, or connections can point toward more extensive work. We inspect the existing deck before recommending an approach.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"can-you-just-replace-the-damaged-deck-boards\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-can-you-just-replace-the-damaged-deck-boards\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-can-you-just-replace-the-damaged-deck-boards\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan you just replace the damaged deck boards?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-can-you-just-replace-the-damaged-deck-boards\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-can-you-just-replace-the-damaged-deck-boards\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tYes, when the framing underneath is still in suitable condition. Before resurfacing a deck, the supporting structure should be checked for deterioration, loose connections, or other problems. Installing new boards over compromised framing may improve appearance without addressing the more important issue underneath.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a132d2f3aa-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a132d2f3aa-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-19b54fa82647\"\n\t\t\t data-max-open-panels=\"0\" data-initial-scroll-panel=\"0\"\n\t\t><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"when-should-a-deck-railing-be-repaired-or-replaced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-when-should-a-deck-railing-be-repaired-or-replaced\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-when-should-a-deck-railing-be-repaired-or-replaced\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen should a deck railing be repaired or replaced?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-when-should-a-deck-railing-be-repaired-or-replaced\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-when-should-a-deck-railing-be-repaired-or-replaced\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLoose, deteriorated, or unstable railings should be addressed because railings are an important safety feature. The appropriate repair depends on whether the problem involves individual components, connections, posts, or more widespread deterioration. We evaluate the railing and surrounding deck structure before recommending repairs.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"what-causes-fence-posts-to-lean-or-become-loose\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-what-causes-fence-posts-to-lean-or-become-loose\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-what-causes-fence-posts-to-lean-or-become-loose\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat causes fence posts to lean or become loose?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-what-causes-fence-posts-to-lean-or-become-loose\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-what-causes-fence-posts-to-lean-or-become-loose\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFence posts can shift as soil conditions change and wood deteriorates over time. Moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, wind, and decay near the soil line can all contribute. Depending on the condition of the fence, individual posts may be replaceable without rebuilding the entire fence.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"should-i-stain-or-seal-my-wood-deck\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-should-i-stain-or-seal-my-wood-deck\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-should-i-stain-or-seal-my-wood-deck\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShould I stain or seal my wood deck?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-should-i-stain-or-seal-my-wood-deck\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-should-i-stain-or-seal-my-wood-deck\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStaining or sealing can help protect wood from moisture and weather exposure, but coating an already deteriorated surface does not correct structural problems. The deck should first be checked for damaged boards, loose fasteners, rot, and other needed repairs before applying a new finish.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"do-decks-and-fences-require-permits-in-missoula\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-do-decks-and-fences-require-permits-in-missoula\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-do-decks-and-fences-require-permits-in-missoula\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo decks and fences require permits in Missoula?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-do-decks-and-fences-require-permits-in-missoula\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-do-decks-and-fences-require-permits-in-missoula\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMany projects do. Most decks within Missoula require a building permit, although certain small, low, freestanding residential decks may qualify for an exemption. Fence permits are required when installing more than 25 feet of fencing. Permit requirements should be confirmed based on the specific project.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deck &#038; Fence Services Contact Nathan Today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2304,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"fullpage","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2641","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","override"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2641"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2882,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2641\/revisions\/2882"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}