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Avatar for Greater Lansing Paint Company LLC
Greater Lansing Paint Company LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect, excellent quality paint job. Perfect line where accent wall meets connecting textured walls, timely - Ryan takes pride in his work. They will refinish my deck this year, they did it 5 years ago and I am amazed at how well their job/deck stain lasted. Highly recommend them for paint or decks"
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for Jr's Home Renovations & Landscaping
Jr's Home Renovations & Landscaping
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jaime and his crew did an excellent job in cleaning and staining my massive deck. They were very easy to work with and reasonably priced. I will use JRS again for any future home improvement needs."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
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KOFL LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes! Dave was great! He not only painted but installed a new sink , fixed my lights on the deck, in the kitchen as well as several other repairs on my list. Dependable, reliable service! He is awesome! Definitely will contact him again. I’m already making a list!"
Response time50 mins
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Great superior painting LLC
4.5(
70
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired this contractor after our original contractor completely failed to perform the restoration of our deck and repainting as hired. Kris came out and quoted the work and then went above and beyond to ensure the work got done on time. When we found more wood replacement than originally expected was necessary he got that handled quickly as well. All around great experience."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes list a minimum width of 36 inches and a maximum height of 7¾ inches. However, for the most comfort and spaciousness, you’ll want to aim for a width of at least 48 inches and a height of 7 inches. Again, it’s always a good idea to base your numbers off steps that you already use comfortably.

Yes, snow should be removed from a deck to protect it from damage caused by moisture and heavy loads. Shovel the snow off of your deck regularly once it is more than four inches deep. Avoid using salt, which can damage your deck.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

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.

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.

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