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Links & Logs Fence Co
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They called me the same day, came and gave me an appraisal and built my fence within 3 weeks. Delay due to weather & holidays otherwise it would have been done in 2 weeks. The workers were polite, clean and worked hard. The owner was here to supervise and work. They cleaned up when they were done and I couldn t be happier."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Crystal Clean Exteriors
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"Crystal Clean did a truly awesome job with all of our power washing needs. The job was completed quickly and with extra care to protect our lawn and deck from the cleaning chemicals. Our roof is over 15 years old and now looks new! We are very happy with the quality work done by Clint at Crystal Clean."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blake Futrell
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Blake arrived ready to get busy! He was polite and made sure he understood how I wanted my fencing to look. He stayed longer than he expected, but finished the job right! I highly recommend Blake Futrell"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

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.

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.

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