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Wood Works of Tampa specializes in carpentry, wood siding, porches, decks, fences, structural wood repairs & custom woodwork. 35+ years of experience repairing, rebuilding & preserving Tampa’s historic homes and bungalows.

09/16/2026

Bare wood and Florida weather are a bad combination.

When we install real wood siding, we don’t install it bare and hope the painters get there before the weather does.
We prime the siding before installation — including every cut end. Those ends are especially important because exposed end grain can absorb moisture very quickly.
I’ve seen it happen many times over the years and have had to replace siding because of it. Bare wood gets installed, the Florida rain gets to it before the painters do, and sometimes it never really has a chance to completely dry out before it gets painted.
Once that moisture is sealed inside, it still has to go somewhere. That can lead to paint bubbling, blistering and peeling as the moisture tries to escape. Over time, that trapped moisture can also contribute to premature wood rot.
That’s why we protect the wood before it ever goes on the house. Priming the siding and every cut end before installation gives it protection from the elements until the painters come in and apply the final finish.
It takes a little more time, but it’s a lot easier to protect the wood properly from the beginning than to replace it later.

A pretty dramatic before and after on this one.We completely replaced the old fence with a new pressure-treated wood pri...
08/30/2026

A pretty dramatic before and after on this one.
We completely replaced the old fence with a new pressure-treated wood privacy fence and added a custom-built lattice section across the top.
Rather than using premade lattice panels, we build our lattice from scratch. It takes considerably more time, but the finished product has a much cleaner, more substantial look and gives the fence some architectural character instead of looking like a standard off-the-shelf privacy fence.
On a long run like this, the details really matter. Keeping the top lines straight and consistent, laying everything out properly, and getting the proportions of the lattice right are what make the finished fence look intentional from one end to the other.
We wanted this one to provide plenty of privacy while still having some openness along the top—and most importantly, to look like it belongs with the property rather than just being a fence around it.
Built by Wood Works of Tampa.

08/23/2026

Something I see way too often with older Tampa homes is the difference between renovating a house and preserving a house.
A lot of these old bungalows have survived for 80, 90, even 100+ years with original wood windows, siding, trim, baseboards and architectural details that were part of what gave these homes their character in the first place.
Then someone comes in to renovate or flip the house and the focus becomes making everything look new. Original wood windows get replaced, old siding gets covered up, and the original baseboards, window casing and trim get ripped out and replaced with the same off-the-shelf Home Depot trim you could put in any house.
To me, that's when you start taking the authenticity out of the bungalow. Those old oversized baseboards, original window and door casings, wood windows and exterior details aren't just decoration—they're part of the architecture of the house. Once they're gone, you may still have an old bungalow, but you've removed a lot of what made it feel like one.
But what bothers me even more is what sometimes happens underneath all of that.
I've opened up older homes and found damage that was covered over during a previous renovation more times than I can count. Rotten wood, water damage and structural issues that could have been addressed while everything was already opened up were simply covered and forgotten about.
Years later, someone ends up having to open it all back up again—and what could have been a relatively straightforward repair during the original renovation has now become a much bigger and more expensive problem.
I'm certainly not against updating an old house. These homes need to evolve and they need to be maintained. I just think there's a big difference between updating an old home and erasing what made it special in the first place.
Once the original character of a 100-year-old bungalow is gone, you can't always put it back.

Another Seminole Heights transformation complete! 🔨🏠This one involved a lot more than what you see on the surface. We re...
08/17/2026

Another Seminole Heights transformation complete! 🔨🏠
This one involved a lot more than what you see on the surface. We rebuilt the damaged structural beam across the front of the house, replaced the siding in the repaired areas, completely rebuilt the front porch, and added new brick piers with concrete caps and columns.
Our goal was to repair the structural issues while keeping the character and style of this classic Seminole Heights home — making the new work look like it has always belonged there.
Check out the before, during, and finished photos to see the transformation!
📍 Seminole Heights, Tampa
🪚 Wood Works of Tampa

Brick Colums ✔️ Deck ✔️ Steps ✔️
08/12/2026

Brick Colums ✔️
Deck ✔️
Steps ✔️

Brick columns and steps coming along nicely.
08/08/2026

Brick columns and steps coming along nicely.

Columns and steps.
08/07/2026

Columns and steps.

Before and after photos of Treated wood deck installed in seminole heights
08/03/2026

Before and after photos of Treated wood deck installed in seminole heights

Arched gates
08/01/2026

Arched gates

Marcus is hard at work perfecting the arched double gates!
07/31/2026

Marcus is hard at work perfecting the arched double gates!

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Tampa, FL
33604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18137033973

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