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Mountain Tree Services
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Serving Harlem, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owner/crew chief Sirio is very easy to work with and kind. His crew are all nice people and hard workers. They did quality work on repairing and painting my deck, stairs and a few other odds and ends around the house.. I will use them again."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pender Home Services LLC
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Serving Harlem, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Parking pad and exterior of my townhome was like new after it was pressure washed. I can now see the parking pad in my backup camera at night. Very pleased with the service. Would highly recommend!"
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+40

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

Deck boards should be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart. This is enough space to allow water and small debris to pass through without collecting on the surface, but not enough to create a tripping hazard. Certain materials, like pressure-treated wood, shrink over time, so they may need less space at installation.

To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it’s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that’s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It’s best to replace severely cupped boards.

For the best results, stay off of your deck for at least 48 hours after sealing it. Giving the sealant at least two full days to cure ensures it can fully penetrate the wood, giving you the most protection from sun and weather damage later on. Walking on the deck too soon can prevent it from properly curing and cause your deck to weather prematurely.

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. 

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