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TJ's Exterior Wash Solutions LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Tj's Power Wash Solutions does amazing work! We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Professional and polite plus incredible results. Our roof, siding, soffits, window trim, deck, patio and driveway all look fantastic. The windows sparkle after TJ's hand washed each and everyone! I highly recommend."
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Qualified Maintenance & Home Improvement
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"I will start with first phone call, Ashley was so professionall, and helpfull, telling me a little about the company. Hugo, removed old dishwasher and installed new one. cleand up after he finished. job went very smooth. I own 4 apartments on Lake Bella Vista, I will be using Qualified Maintenance again. Thanks for Great job James Y"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
7E Specialties
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and the level of customer service that we provide. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer to better understand their needs and expectations. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

For the best results, stay off of your deck for at least 48 hours after sealing it. Giving the sealant at least two full days to cure ensures it can fully penetrate the wood, giving you the most protection from sun and weather damage later on. Walking on the deck too soon can prevent it from properly curing and cause your deck to weather prematurely.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

No. In most cases, it’s not colder or freezing temperatures that affect decking materials but the amount of moisture that seeps into the materials as a result. For example, wood decking material is more likely to suffer from rot or decay when exposed to excess moisture from snow or ice. An extreme change in temperature can cause wood to expand or contract, but only if it’s not properly treated beforehand.

Staining and sealing the underside of a deck creates a moisture barrier but traps water in the boards, quickly leading to rot. No matter how well you seal the above deck, water still gets through via nails and screw heads on the surface. Allow this water to flow naturally under the deck, where it is routed through the drainage system.

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