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C&C Steel, LLC
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Serving Mcdowell, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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We're a well established business with over 17+ years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Our goal is to satisfy & guarantee the best work to you the special customer and thank you for helping build America better!\n\n

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Hills Home Inprovement
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Serving Mcdowell, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Hill's Home Improvement specializes in remodeling and carpentry. We understand how a job is done and we get the job done right the first time. Our customers are happy with our performance and appreciate our work. Hill's Home Improvement loves the state of Kentucky and we are here to help the homeowners with their desired projects. Ben Hill personally oversees every aspect of every project to ensure complete customer satisfaction. For your next construction project call Hill's Home Improvement today.\n"You deserve quality." We provide quality.\n\n \n

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

The proper and most comfortable height for a deck stair riser, also called a step, is between four and seven inches. A height of seven inches is often considered ideal for a strain-free step that minimizes the risk of trips and falls. While it is possible to have risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. For optimal safety and comfort, pair a seven-inch riser with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. Always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements that differ from these general recommendations.

No, it isn’t necessary to skirt a deck, but investing in the cost to install deck skirting can bring more value to your home. Not only does deck skirting make the deck look more complete, but it can also turn otherwise unused space beneath the deck into useful storage space.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

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