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Kenyon & Associates
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Tom and Brian started my major project ahead of schedule. At this review the work that they have accomplished is running ahead of schedule with excellent results. They have gone over and above the building plans to accomplish this work. I found thier quote to be very reasonibly priced, thier time schedule well within reason. I am very pleased to have hired them to preform the work for this project. I will update this review as the job progresses."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&A Construction, LLC
4.8(
2
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very strong work ethic. Does not cut corners. Very reliable, unlike many in this area, A&A shows up on time every time. We are happy with the work and in fact once the weather changes for the better they will be back for more projects we have planned."
Back side of sun room
Front view
Sun room/deck
Inside
Inside

+23

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & A Remodeling
3.3(
6
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"THEY CAME, THEY SAW, THEY CONQUERED. My house as never looked better. They are very efficient, fast and thorough and pleasant to work with. I would recommend them to everyone."
paint make over
Heavy smoke damage
More of heavy smoke damage.
Built in shelf
Prep to remove smoke damage

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Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
H&M Cleaning Services
5.0(
1
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"William pressure washed the exterior of my home, including a detached car port and 2 car garage. I would highly recommend him - it was easy to set up, he did his work and got out quickly, it was not difficult trying to constantly make our schedules work, he was very prompt and I would happily hire him again!"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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. 

Decks require several inspections during and after the building process, but the specifics vary depending on where you live. Most areas mandate that decks comply with local building codes and safety regulations for the foundation, framing, and structure. Some pros recommend a footing inspection, which verifies the depth, width, and location of the various footings to ensure they offer enough foundational support.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Deck stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it’s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood.

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