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Q: When is a deck railing required and how high does it need to be?

• <div><p>Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.</p><p>For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.</p><p>In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.</p></div>

Q: How many steps on a deck before you need a railing?

• <div><p>Local building codes don&rsquo;t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.</p></div>

Q: What are the spindles on a deck called?

• <div><p>Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.</p></div>

Q: Is Ipe more expensive than Trex decking?

• <div><p>Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking&mdash;both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-cost-trex-decking.htm">Trex decking costs</a> $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you&rsquo;ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to install footings under my floating deck?

• <div><p>In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck&rsquo;s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground. </p></div>

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Last update on January 13, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Very professional crew. They were on time daily and finished the job in the time frame stated. Each day before leaving things were put away and the area cleaned where they had worked. I would hire them again and recommend them highly.
Fredy Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
They came gave estimate said when they would call and they did said they would be here Thursday or Friday to do the job and they did and they cleaned up everything great job
G & A Construction
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Reviewed in July 2023
Their work is very clean and precise. They are very polite and easy to work and communicate with.
C&C Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2023
We had a large tree fall on our house. The back of the roof was badly damaged and also a portion of the back wall and the ceiling and closets in two bedrooms. CJ's did the repair work for us. We decided to replace the shingle roof with a metal roof and asked them to fix a structural...
CJ's Roofing and Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2019
Very polite, very good job, cleaned up afterwards too!
Rivera Boyz Construction
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Reviewed in November 2018
He is very neat, he doesn't make a mess. Everything was perfect, easy and clean. I highly recommend him.
Blinds & More
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TruSouth Mobile Media Blasting LLC

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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"In a word ... Perfection. Anthony is dedicated, diligent, meticulous, responsible, professional, personable, and an overall pleasure to do business with. His diverse skill set assures your detailed restoration needs will be done perfectly, as was my driveway restoration. I am truly impressed with TruSouth Mobile Media Blasting. You will be too!"

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Response time6 hrs

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Hdz mobile Welding & Fab

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

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"If I could give this young man a 10 star review this man went above and beyond my expectations. Clean and well done work on time and great pricing."

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Tammie's Cleaning & Powerwashing Service

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Jason was very respectful & his work was really good. I would hire him again 4 sure. I definitely recommend Tammy's Cleaning & Power Washing Services."

Response time9 hrs

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HOPSONS HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"From the estimate we received to the finished product everything went smoothly and turned out exactly as I wanted. Would definitely recommend and use again."

+50

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"It went so well that we can't wait for Al and Albert to come back and start on other projects we have asked them to do. They are an amazing father and son team that work, side by side as well as jam to music, very well together. If you are looking for someone with perfectionist skills and will do the job your way along with some helpful hints along the way then Complete Home Repair is the two man crew for you! Our utility room looks so nice people can't believe it is being used for a water heater, washer, and dryer! Way to go guys, Thank you for the Excellent Job!!"

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Luke's Painting Company

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Luke was a gift! I moved from Colorado into a new home in Prattville, walked in the door and immediately realized I couldn’t live with the existing DIY paint job. I called Luke’s Painting, their estimate was $1400.00 less than their competitors, he started painting two days later. Luke was professional, honest, hard working and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. The finished product is amazing, a realtor commented on how clean the lines are. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Luke’s Painting!"

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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T&H Handyman Services

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

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"Jason and his crew were absolutely amazing! Went above and beyond and I have his contact info saved now in my phone for anything needed in the future! Excited to find a handyman like Jason and his crew!"

+51

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

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He was on time, friendly, clean cut, dressed in uniform..

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Conquer Lawn and Landscaping

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Serving Haleyville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Great job nice mannerly would hire again for any project"

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Deck Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.

For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.

In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

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