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Avatar for Pike Road Pressure Washing
Pike Road Pressure Washing
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Prattville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Awesome work!! Great service! Very nice and polite! Will definitely hire again!"
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Boyd Outdoor Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Prattville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional man, respectful and quick I would recommend this company to anyone that needs a fence done replaced or repaired"
Landscape
Landscape for Business
Landscape
Privacy Fence
Fence

+12

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sterling Decks & Pressure Washing
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Prattville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fixed a hole in my deck/porch, very efficient, dependable and trustworthy, as well as charged a great rate."
Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Unique Ends
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Prattville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fast and efficient, showed up when he said he would, and was finished with the job ahead of schedule. Quality work at a reasonable price"
DECK REBUILD
CUSTOM WOODWORK
PALLET WALL
PALLET WALL
DECK RREBUILD

+62

Response time3 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Prattville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Not good. Several delays ran out of paint, took 3 different people to get the job done. Wanted to charge extra for molding. Left paint on carpet, flooring, and on stove."
After.. what an amazing difference!
After picture of the beautiful entryway
after picture of the fence
after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

A deck doesn’t have to be perfectly level. Many pros even recommend a gentle slope to ensure proper drainage and increase longevity. The ideal gentle slope is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the property, leading water away from the home to prevent pooling and reduce the risk of damage. It also minimizes rot, mold, and other moisture-related problems. 

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Composite decking boards aren't your only options for building a deck. There are several other types of materials for decks, including wood and aluminum decking. Wood decking comes in many different wood species, offering natural beauty and classy timelessness to your yard. Aluminum is a lightweight, water-resistant, and low-maintenance material that is also non-slip.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

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