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Mahalo Swell Home Improvement
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Stuart, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"We are so happy with the work Mahalo Improvement did in our home. They redid all our baseboards and door fixings, and everything looks absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail was incredible, every line and corner is perfect. Ricardo was so friendly, respectful, and easy to work with. Always on time and kept things cleaned. I can’t recommend him enough! We’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects!"
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Response time9 hrs
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Evtech Property Management
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Stuart, FL and surrounding areas

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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
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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.

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor 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 crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

No, it isn’t necessary to skirt a deck, but investing in the cost to install deck skirting can bring more value to your home. Not only does deck skirting make the deck look more complete, but it can also turn otherwise unused space beneath the deck into useful storage space.

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

No, you don’t need a permit to repair and replace a few boards on an existing deck. However, if you’re making structural changes to the deck or tearing down the old one and building a new one, you will likely need a permit. Check with your local municipality for the regulations and rules in your area, or ask a local contractor who builds decks for advice.

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