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Avatar for Great Finishes Inc.
Great Finishes Inc.
4.9(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Oakland Park, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Finishes did a great job. They showed up on time and did what they said they would do, and more. And they followed up a few days later to do some minor touch up work. Our floor had grown a bit tired and dingy over the years as kids and grandkids tracked in dirt, but Wes and his experienced crew brought it back to life. And they were also helpful with advice on how to keep the floor looking great going forward. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Great Finishes. Old fashioned customer service and professionalism are not dead. I recommend them highly."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Leo Handyman
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Oakland Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did some work on the columns and dock.It came out perfect. I would use them for other stuff like I’m going to use them for work on the kitchen cabinets.He’s very efficient with his time and his quality of workmanship is high. He has shown me that he is what I needed to get things done right!"
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Evtech Property Management
4.2(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Oakland Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EvTech is a very honest company. Great value great quality of work. Well worth the money. You are treated like family. You call EvTech comes. They have done several home repairs and we are very happy with their work. That is why we took the home maintenance contract. They want to save you money by checking your appliances and the outside of the house. Definitely recommend EvTech for all your home maintenance plus."
30 year makeover
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

Some elevated decks require stairs that lead to the ground level per the local fire codes in some municipalities. In other regions, a staircase is an optional feature that can increase accessibility and convenience for homeowners who want ground-level access to their deck. Additionally, a staircase is necessary if your home doesn't have an existing door leading to the deck.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.

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