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Mountain Tree Services
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Serving Harlem, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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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Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
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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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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

A quality, well-maintained PVC decking can last 30 to 50 years. It’s known for being one of the most durable types of decking materials, with composite decking having a 25- to 30-year average lifespan and some softwood deckings only lasting 10 to 15 years. Luxury hardwood decks like Ipe may last longer than PVC decking, but they can cost more and require more maintenance.

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. 

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

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