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Zach's Handyman Service
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Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Zach recently installed new soft close rails on four of our kitchen cabinet drawers. He did a great job and was very professional. We would highly recommend him for any handyman projects."
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Duraplex LLC
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Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"his crew was here 30 minutes early stayed till the job was done. his crew was very professional and courteous did an excellent clean up after the job We are more than satisfied and would highly recommend Travis and the guys with Duraplex very reasonably priced and very high quality materials and workmanship
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AbleMen Services, LLC
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Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"It went really well!! They were fast,replaced railing and reinforced wheelchair ramp, and replaced floor where it was needed in a few hours! I have no complaints and would hire again"
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Memphis Aero Cleaning Solutions
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Serving Rector, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My inquiry was responded to quickly and they were able to work around my schedule. Looks brand new. The results were beautiful. They showed up on time and were respectful of the property."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that railing spindles (also known as balusters) on decks or stairs be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard is often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' which means a sphere with a 4-inch diameter should not be able to pass through the opening between balusters. This rule is in place to prevent small children and pets from slipping through the railing. For the same reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck or floor surface should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is essential to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

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.

You can build an outdoor kitchen on a deck, but you should choose composite decking since it's more heat-resistant. Metal deck materials like steel and aluminum are also good choices because they're less flammable than wood. You should also consider the weight of the kitchen—make sure your deck can support it and any appliances you plan to use. You should consult a structural engineer to confirm exactly how much weight your deck can safely support when building an outdoor kitchen. 

Deck stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

Choices include wood, composite, and hardwoods, each with unique benefits.

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