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Avatar for Costello Coatings
Costello Coatings
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Gray, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bart responded quickly to my request for an estimate to seal coat my driveway. He came and said he could do the work in 2 to 3 weeks. Within 2 weeks he set the date and time. He arrived on time and did his work carefully and efficiently. He answered all my questions. Very satisfied!!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Maine Soft Wash
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Gray, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a literal “garden” growing in my gutters. Nate explained everything he would do and the solution he uses. I also had a whole house cleaning. Including garage and deck. The results are amazing. He was prompt and efficient. Will use his services again and strongly recommend."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Harlows Helping Hands
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Gray, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Harlowâ s was the best handyman you could hire. He arrived on time, completed the tasks on time, and his prices are reasonable. I will definitely hire him again."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stuart's Painting
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Gray, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Stuart's Painting for deck repair, re-staining, house painting, and ceiling repair. The work was done very quickly and professionally. The price was more than fair and they were reasonably within their initial estimate when the work was done. My deck and house look were looking in rough shape, and now it all looks great again. Highly recommend this company."
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Both a well-constructed deck and a patio can add value to your home. Patios are generally cheaper to build but don’t offer the same aesthetics as a quality deck. Therefore, decks can be more appealing to buyers than patios, increasing a home's resale value.

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.

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

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.

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