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Southern Standard Outdoor Services
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Serving Stephens, AR and surrounding areas

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Southern Standard Outdoor Services is a premier, locally owned and operated outdoor property maintenance company based in Magnolia, Arkansas. Built on the core values of integrity, quality craftsmanship, and reliable Southern hospitality, we specialize in transforming and maintaining residential and commercial properties. From robust, beautiful fencing repairs to meticulous, year-round lawn care, we set the "Southern Standard" for outdoor excellence in Columbia County and the surrounding areas.

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Duraplex LLC
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Serving Stephens, 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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Memphis Aero Cleaning Solutions
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Serving Stephens, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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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

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

Yes, you can draw your own deck plans in many cases. However, you must know your local building codes and be familiar with carpentry principles. Even then, it's always best to run your plans by a professional contractor with experience building decks, whether you choose to DIY some of the build or not.

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