Do I need to stain Ipe decking?

• <div><p>No, you don't need to stain Ipe decking, although you can if you want to change the color. You will, however, need to apply a UV coating if you don't want the natural color to fade. Speak to a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/deck-staining/">deck staining specialist near you</a> to discuss the best options if you want to stain your decking. And remember that you’ll need to seal your Ipe wood deck annually to protect it from scratches and Mother Nature. </p></div>

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Q: How many board feet are in a 2x4?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: Why build a deck around a pool?

• <div><p>There are several perks to building a deck around your inground or above-ground pool. Specifically, building a deck around a pool gives you space to lounge and sunbathe, easy access to monitor kids in the pool, extra room for entertaining and dining, an anti-slip surface for post-pool fun, and enhanced aesthetics. </p></div>

Q: What are the spindles on a deck called?

• <div><p>Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.</p></div>

Q: What are the problems with wood decking?

• <div><p>If you have wood decking, there are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-common-deck-problems-and-solutions.htm">common deck problems</a> that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests&mdash;including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.</p></div>

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Did great work. They had to push project back a day but we never got a call or text before hand and when no one showed up we couldnâ t get the office on the phone. They finally text us saying they had called and left a message two days ago but I had never received it. When crew came a day later...
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Phenomenal job our gutters have not been cleaned for years so I knew it was going to be a huge task. They did such a thorough job and cleaned up so well after themselves...it just proved that they are true professionals. I am so impressed!
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They were very accommodating to work with, the crews did a very nice job cleaning up after themselves we hardly knew that they had been there. They are very reasonably priced and came in under the quoted budget for the entire project. Thank you Bluefield painting!
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They were very professional and had respect for my home as well as cleaned up after job was done.
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Jerome and his crew did a great job. They arrived on time and did all the work in time given. They also left no mess. They cleaned up everything. Love the job they did.
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Mr. Kool was professional and extremely helpful from start to finish. He: - listened to my job needs and concerns including budget needs - made outstanding recommendations and communicated his reasons for them - made an estimate for the job quickly following my job needs - showed up and was...
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I needed my house painted and found T And T Painting on Craigslist. I called then met with the owner, Tom Hasbrouck, in the fall of 2012 for a free estimate. He quoted me a price of $5200 which he said would include power washing my house & garage, scraping, caulking, priming & finally...
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Deck Cleaning questions, answered by experts

No, you don't need to stain Ipe decking, although you can if you want to change the color. You will, however, need to apply a UV coating if you don't want the natural color to fade. Speak to a deck staining specialist near you to discuss the best options if you want to stain your decking. And remember that you’ll need to seal your Ipe wood deck annually to protect it from scratches and Mother Nature.

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.

There are several perks to building a deck around your inground or above-ground pool. Specifically, building a deck around a pool gives you space to lounge and sunbathe, easy access to monitor kids in the pool, extra room for entertaining and dining, an anti-slip surface for post-pool fun, and enhanced aesthetics.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

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