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Meet the Pros
Tim Kidd
Timothy Kidd
Decks by Dak

Tim has been helping his dad with the company for over a decade and now is the project manager of 5 full-time teams. He enjoys the logistics and the process of creating a premium product for all of DAK Construction's customers. He actively serves in the Army National Guard and recently became a dad. He also enjoys grilling, snowboarding, fishing, brewing, hunting, and being a husband and father.

Tim has been helping his dad with the company for over a decade and now is the project manager of 5 full-time teams. He enjoys the logistics and the process of creating a premium product for all of DAK Construction's customers. He actively serves in the Army National Guard and recently became a dad. He also enjoys grilling, snowboarding, fishing, brewing, hunting, and being a husband and father.

Bruce And Judy Verblaauw V7
Bruce and Judy Verblaauw
NJ Decks and Railings

Bruce and Judy Verblaauw started NJ Decks and Railings in 1970. Bruce is a second-generation carpenter and has been building high-quality decks for more than 50 years. Specializing in condo communities as well as private homes around northern New Jersey, this couple has seen it all.

They believe in quality workmanship at a fair price and total customer satisfaction. NJ Decks and Railings are certified NADRA “Master Deck Professionals,” and qualified porch builders, handicap ramp builders, and railing installers.

Bruce and Judy Verblaauw started NJ Decks and Railings in 1970. Bruce is a second-generation carpenter and has been building high-quality decks for more than 50 years. Specializing in condo communities as well as private homes around northern New Jersey, this couple has seen it all.

Author John Graber
John Graber
Graber Outdoors

John has been working in construction and building projects since a young age, helping his father build lawn furniture and gazebos. As a Trex Pro since 2017, John is excited about building decks and continuing to grow his company hand in hand with Trex.

John has been working in construction and building projects since a young age, helping his father build lawn furniture and gazebos. As a Trex Pro since 2017, John is excited about building decks and continuing to grow his company hand in hand with Trex.

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How to Replace Deck Boards & Repair Your Deck
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