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Supreme Painting and Maintenance
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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"This was the easiest home maintenance project that I have ever booked. I got an immediate response when I requested a quote, received my quote in 24 hours, and had a beautiful power washing job done on my home, deck, and patio, the very next day. I highly recommend!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outstanding Pressure Washing Service
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! I hired Outstanding Pressure Washing Service, they came to Rhinebeck area from Connecticut. They did a beautiful Job on my windows both exterior and interior. And they graciously fit into their busy schedule a partial roof cleaning. Would recommend anytime!"
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+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Best Home Performance, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did my attic, they did my whole house. He does a great job, he is a gentleman, and he is reasonable and fair. He also does some carpentry too. Highly recommended. He is an asset to everybody."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to remove mold and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger. 

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

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 proper and most comfortable height for a deck stair riser, also called a step, is between four and seven inches. A height of seven inches is often considered ideal for a strain-free step that minimizes the risk of trips and falls. While it is possible to have risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. For optimal safety and comfort, pair a seven-inch riser with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. Always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements that differ from these general recommendations.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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