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Serving Boonville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Mancave Essentials did a fantastic job on our new deck. Very professional. I will call on Mancave Essentials ANYTIME I have a home improvement project. Definitely recommend them!"
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Serving Boonville, IN and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Jeremy. I am a general carpenter with experience in building houses, painting, deck construction, remodeling, basic plumbing and everything in between. Let me know how I can help with your next project!

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Pristine Clean Power Washing
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Serving Boonville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve answered all my concerns and wants to make sure you are completely happy. He did an excellent job. My deck looks awesome thanks to Steve. Great price and would definitely hire again.😃"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

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.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

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