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Spence’s Fences
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I'm the owner of Blue Heron Homes in Monroe La. Spence's Fence always takes care of our projects and we never have to worry because the do what they say. I would highly recommend them for wood fences, metal fences, gates, and screen projects."
River Oaks
Frenchmans bend
West Monroe
Fence install good hope road west Monroe
Good hope road west Monroe Louisiana 71291

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can attach a deck to a mobile home, but it’s important that the work be done correctly to avoid the potential for major damage to your home. Many building codes require that any additions to mobile homes—including decks—be either freestanding or have their own support structures. Getting permits may require submitting the home's original floor plan, the proposed floor plan, framing details, and more. 

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

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.

DIY staining or painting is manageable with proper preparation, including safety measures, necessary tools, and adherence to safe weather conditions for application.

Composite decking may never warp, or it may warp quickly. Several factors can influence the rate of warping, including the material's quality, installation method, and installation location. Generally speaking, high-quality materials that have been installed properly are drastically less prone to warping.

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