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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

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Family owned business - My name is Marcos , from Argentina originally , I can fix very much everything in the house ( drywall, carpentry, electrical, flooring, organizing garage , attics and basement, etc ) every single job , big or small is extremely important to me, because my goal is make a happy client!

"Marcos has been performing various jobs around our house for many years. I consider him a friend as well as a partner in caring for our home."

Libba H on January 2024

Family owned business - My name is Marcos , from Argentina originally , I can fix very much everything in the house ( drywall, carpentry, electrical, flooring, organizing garage , attics and basement, etc ) every single job , big or small is extremely important to me, because my goal is make a happy client!

"Marcos has been performing various jobs around our house for many years. I consider him a friend as well as a partner in caring for our home."

Libba H on January 2024

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Smiths Home Services

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Smiths Home Services

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Are you looking for a pro to help you with a new project? Well then, LOOK NO FURTHER!!!! Who are we? Smiths Home Services, where we have more than 3 decades of experience, combined with us being both licensed and insured we ensure top-notch quality results. Whether you are needing a deck or fence install, new vinyl siding, or a pole barn, maybe even a new roof, well we've got you covered!! * "We are NOT limited to ONLY the items just listed"* -- Feel Free to give us a call or text to see if we offer the services you are needing. To schedule an appointment, for your totally free quote, give us a call or text at one of the following: Owner: James Smith (205)720-8496 or Office: (205)299-9544

Are you looking for a pro to help you with a new project? Well then, LOOK NO FURTHER!!!! Who are we? Smiths Home Services, where we have more than 3 decades of experience, combined with us being both licensed and insured we ensure top-notch quality results. Whether you are needing a deck or fence install, new vinyl siding, or a pole barn, maybe even a new roof, well we've got you covered!! * "We are NOT limited to ONLY the items just listed"* -- Feel Free to give us a call or text to see if we offer the services you are needing. To schedule an appointment, for your totally free quote, give us a call or text at one of the following: Owner: James Smith (205)720-8496 or Office: (205)299-9544

Pearson Decking Unlimited LLC

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Pearson Decking Unlimited LLC

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Our specialty is providing customers with family safe decks that are built to last. Our business is 'Unlimited' because our services also include the following: fencing, flooring, painting, minor home repairs, and more! When it comes to building for your home we build it secure and safe for families. Our business is owner-operated from lower Shelby County. We have over 15 years of experience with creating customers dream additions to their houses. Estimates are free.

Our specialty is providing customers with family safe decks that are built to last. Our business is 'Unlimited' because our services also include the following: fencing, flooring, painting, minor home repairs, and more! When it comes to building for your home we build it secure and safe for families. Our business is owner-operated from lower Shelby County. We have over 15 years of experience with creating customers dream additions to their houses. Estimates are free.

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A & P Services

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A & P Services

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We offer quality work at an affordable price! We are here to help you with all your project.. no matter what size your job is... WE CAN HELP!

We offer quality work at an affordable price! We are here to help you with all your project.. no matter what size your job is... WE CAN HELP!

Artisan Remodelimg and Tile LLC

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Artisan Remodelimg and Tile LLC

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10 years of experience

Artisan Remodeling and Tile is a growing construction company. Located in North Alabama, serving all surrounding areas. Offering special rates to teachers and other public servant such as firemen, policemen, ect.

Artisan Remodeling and Tile is a growing construction company. Located in North Alabama, serving all surrounding areas. Offering special rates to teachers and other public servant such as firemen, policemen, ect.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, railing requirements stipulate that decks more than 30 inches off the ground need railings for safety purposes. These railings usually need to be at least 36 inches tall, although California and Washington require rails to be 42 inches or taller.

To maintain a portico, you need to ensure that your portico roof has proper drainage. Poor drainage can lead to water seeping into the wooden structure and eventually causing rot. You’ll also want to regularly clean your portico columns, removing dirt or scuff marks using a clean, wet cloth.

Even if your deck is properly constructed with a solid foundation, it doesn’t always mean it can handle the extra weight of a sunroom. Always call in a structural engineer to perform a deck inspection to evaluate the quality and structural integrity of the deck before building. You may need to reinforce the foundations and joists, and with decks in poor condition, it might be better to tear them down and start again. A pro can help you decide.

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

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