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Avatar for O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent professional work and managed to use existing structures to cut costs. Carpentry work was master level and cleaned up very well and communication was first rate. In general lumber costs are high but the finished deck they did for my back deck is well worth the investment and will be enjoyed for years to come!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Sal's Power Washing
Sal's Power Washing
4.5(
97
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sal and his crew did a wonderful power washing and sealing our deck, and they were great to work with. Sal explained the process, offered good suggestions on stain/seal product selection. He stopped by both days to monitor the progress and make sure I was happy. The crew was prompt, cleaned up after themselves, and did an excellent job. There were a few spots on the deck that did not absorb the stain well, and Sal himself came back to touch it up. I'm very happy that I found Sal's Power Washing and will definitely hire him again for the deck and to do our pavers."
cedar home
cedar home
STEE MILL SOOT
STEE MILL SOOT
MOLD/MOSS/MILDEW

+20

Response time2 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
111
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had our chimney tuck pointed and a roof put on the house. The old roof wasn’t torn down this it wasn’t in real bad shape and there was only one layer on. The work was all done in one day and everything was cleaned up when they left."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Esau Cortez Decks
Esau Cortez Decks
4.0(
4
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired these deck builders to construct a new deck for my pool, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, they are professional."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Space deck handrail posts four to six feet apart. If the posts are more than six feet apart, the railing will be less able to withstand lateral forces and is more susceptible to breaking. Additionally, railing posts that are more than six feet apart may not be up to code, and you may face fines and be required to reinstall the posts to bring them up to code.

Although composite decking is extremely durable, it’s also susceptible to extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading, warping, and cracking. Composite also retains heat more than wood, which makes it dangerous to walk on in the summer. You can help prevent heat damage by only building with composite in shaded areas or using rugs to cover the hottest spots.

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.

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