Are your railings rotted or falling apart?
If you live in Minnesota, there is a good chance that your log railing is built with pine logs. Unfortunately, if left untreated pine logs only have a lifespan of 4-5 years. This can mean ongoing maintenance for years to come and not only will these railings become unsightly, but they can become unsafe.
At LakeLife Homes we only build log railings with Northern White Cedar. Our railings have a life span of 40-50 years (even untreated) because of their natural resistance to decay. The durability also helps in its ability to resist bugs as white cedar has a natural chemical bug resistance where pine does not. Another great benefit of cedar over pine is it’s more resistant to cracking. Even once cracked, cedar will be less vulnerable to extensive future damage caused by cracks. Northern White Cedar lasts 10 times longer than pine.
When you want a new porch, decking or railings installed or replaced in the Brainerd Lakes area, you want it done right. At LakeLife Homes, we understand that, and we treat your home as if it were our own. Our reputation is important to us, and you’ll quickly find out that we’re well known for both the quality of our work, as well as our superior customer service. Plus, all of our work comes with a two-year warranty!
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Our Project Process:
- Initial Contact: Reach out to us via our online form, email, or phone to discuss your project ideas.
- On-Site Consultation: The company owner will visit your home to begin the estimating process and understand your needs.
- Estimate Creation: We’ll prepare and send you a detailed estimate.
- Design & Planning: If you have existing plans, we’ll review them, discuss the project scope, and conduct a joint project survey with you. If you need design assistance, we’ll discuss your project scope and offer our design services.
- Finalization: We’ll meet on-site to review drawings and finalize project details.
- Contract & Permitting: Upon your approval, the first deposit is due. We’ll then finalize drawings and initiate the permitting process.
- Final Drawing Review: We’ll review the finalized drawings with you.
- Project Commencement: Once the permit is approved, we’ll begin your project.
- On-Site Management: The company owner will personally manage your project on-site.
- Dedicated Project Completion: We prioritize your project, completing it before moving on to others.
- Final Inspection: Upon completion, we’ll meet with the inspector to obtain final approval.
