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JB Deck and Fence Renewal, LLC
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Excellent! Very hard working and communication went great. Power washed the house and deck. Also reinforced steps. The paint job looks great and the recommended colors are perfect. Clean up after the project was done. Would recommend."
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Margaret Smith
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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I am a handyman with a range of experience from over a decade, including: lawn care, property upkeep, exterior cleaning, interior cleaning, trash removal, demolition work, and much more. I am local to Lake Geneva and I am willing to travel to the surrounding area to assist you with whatever home project needs completing. Please feel free to reach out to connect about your next project!

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JB Deck and Fence Renewal
4.5(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"Excellent! Very hard working and communication went great. Power washed the house and deck. Also reinforced steps. The paint job looks great and the recommended colors are perfect. Clean up after the project was done. Would recommend."
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Spotless Housewash
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and courteous, hard working crew. Kept everything clean and like they found it. It was truely a pleasure to have them perform the job requested. The whole house and my deck were cleaned. Both were completed quickly and without and issues. I will definetly use them again and recommend them to anyone. Thank you Spotless Housewash."
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Deck Cleaning questions, answered by experts

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

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. 

A deck doesn’t have to be perfectly level. Many pros even recommend a gentle slope to ensure proper drainage and increase longevity. The ideal gentle slope is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the property, leading water away from the home to prevent pooling and reduce the risk of damage. It also minimizes rot, mold, and other moisture-related problems. 

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

While eco-friendly decking, also called composite decking, is a win for the environment because it consists of recycled materials, it has trade-offs. These sustainable options often come with steeper price tags, lack natural wood's warm look, and can become uncomfortably hot under full sun. Some composite materials can also become slick when wet, posing a potential hazard.

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