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Complete Home Repair
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Forkland, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"When my husbands work schedule changed allowing him to complete the work, Al was flexible about the change. I called and spoke to Al and he was gracious and understanding. Al performed everything as discussed and kept me informed as we went along. While the work was not needed, his service is great! I kept his card and plan to call him with future jobs."
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Payne's Handyman Service
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Forkland, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

"I hired this company to build a back porch. They came out, gave me a free quote and returned as stated to do the job. I would love to say I was happy with their work but that would be an understatement. These guys are amazing! Not only did they complete the job in 2 days but it looks like it took a month to complete such a wonderful looking porch. I highly recommend this company for your professional home project."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Affordable Waterproofing
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Forkland, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Affordable Waterproofing a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. In addition to being a certified waterproofing company, we specialize in a variety of home improvement projects to include deck work and tree removal. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

Staining and sealing the underside of a deck creates a moisture barrier but traps water in the boards, quickly leading to rot. No matter how well you seal the above deck, water still gets through via nails and screw heads on the surface. Allow this water to flow naturally under the deck, where it is routed through the drainage system.

There are several perks to building a deck around your inground or above-ground pool. Specifically, building a deck around a pool gives you space to lounge and sunbathe, easy access to monitor kids in the pool, extra room for entertaining and dining, an anti-slip surface for post-pool fun, and enhanced aesthetics.

While eco-friendly decking, also called composite decking, is a win for the environment because it consists of recycled materials, it has trade-offs. These sustainable options often come with steeper price tags, lack natural wood's warm look, and can become uncomfortably hot under full sun. Some composite materials can also become slick when wet, posing a potential hazard.

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