When is a railing required on a deck?

• <div><p>Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/railing-requirements-for-deck.htm">railing requirements</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: How long should deck boards last?

• <div><p>How long deck boards last largely depends on the type of wood and if it's treated or not. Untreated boards last anywhere from ten to 30 years, assuming proper care and maintenance. Treated boards can last up to 50 years. Composite boards also tend to last longer than pure wood boards.</p></div>

Q: What are the most common carpentry jobs?

• <div><p>Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. </p></div>

Q: How do you fix rotten deck wood?

• <div><p>When it comes to rotten deck wood, there really is no fixing it in the traditional sense&mdash;it needs to be removed and replaced. While you can certainly do this yourself, we don&rsquo;t recommend it as some of the issues causing wood to rot could have spread throughout your deck and an untrained eye may not be able to notice. The good news is that replacing deck wood isn&rsquo;t the most expensive project, and can seriously increase the quality and aesthetics of your home.</p></div>

Q: How much weight can a house balcony hold?

• <div><p>Depending on how you design your balcony is the most essential factor when talking about how much your home's balcony can hold. The typical weight a balcony can support ranges between 50 and 100 pounds per square foot. However, it's possible to exceed those limitations with careful planning by a structural engineer.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
Rob was amazing to work with. He built a new deck for us complete with rails and stairs. We are happy with the craftsmanship and the value of his work. We were so pleased with his work we asked him to build us a 40x16 covered patio. Wow, it turned out great and lends to a beautiful outdoor...
R Watkins Construction
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Reviewed in August 2022
Everyone we dealt with at J&J from the initial rep Ryan to senior service tech Carlos to installers Les and Joseph were polite, courteous, professional, on time and answered all our questions. We will be calling J&J for all our HVAC needs in the future including duct cleaning and maintenance.
J & J Heating & Air, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
Rather than paying the outrageous quote from a CERTAIN Swimming Pool Company ,to clean my in-ground pool and the surrounding deck,I hired this company.They did an outstanding cleaning job at Power Washing the pool & deck And for a really good price ,much lower than what the pool company...
J.R. Pressure Washing Services
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Reviewed in August 2018
Quick response. Work completed as promised. Cleaned pool, replaced pump and filter. So far so good! Will use Ahl for monthly maintenance service from now on, will see how they do after a few months!
Ahl Around Pool Service
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Reviewed in November 2015
When I decided to go with the garage replacement Mark was able to come out the next day to install. One of the panels on the garage had a slight dent and Mark came out the following Friday to replace it. Totally satisfied with the work and would recommend Ichord to anyone looking to replace or...
Ichord Overhead Garage Doors
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Reviewed in November 2015
First of all I'd like to say Josh is very concerned about his customers' satisfaction. If you are not satisfied, then neither is he. The work wasn't just a bathroom remodel but also a deck - removing old one and replacing it with a new redwood one, house painting, new gutters, and a few other...
GC Bauer
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Reviewed in June 2014
has worked in there for several years, it was either thrown over the hedge or fence, or was dropped there by them. 2. Excess cement in deck: I had an odd-shaped deck around the pool, inherited from the previous owner, who had built a wall with flowerboxes, etc, in it. Those had long been...
Burkett's Pool Plastering Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
This is one of 8-10 projects for which we have hired Bob Leonard. They have added a library to our home, done plumbing repair, installed cabinets and built a new deck. Each time I have been sorry to see the workmen leave. They are so competent, friendly and always acting in the client's best...
BOB LEONARD & ASSOC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Fantastic. Donovan and his crew got the job quickly and efficiently. The came prepared with all the proper tools and equipment, and cleaned up after themselves before they left. There were a few areas where the deck paint wasn't thick enough, but they checked their work the following day and did...
Adrian Construction
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Reviewed in July 2013
quotes price tag of $5500 for a swamp cooler that included $520 for 3 yr maintenance plan, and $1300 for the cooler. Absolute PFR. However the 2nd person who came from Sacramento was very nice (Thanks so much for your excellent CS, MR. DB). Gave me price of $5570 for a new Kenmore Seer 13...
Sears Roofing
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