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Built to Last Construction, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Built to Last Construction was recommended to my husband and me by his brother. They remodeled my bother-in law's kitchen and built him a beautiful deck, which is featured on their website at https://www.b2lconstruction.com. We hired them to remodel our kitchen. It turned out beautiful. Tom even built pull out drawers for my cupboard panty and added a heat vent along the floor. The extra time and detail they took to get it just right was amazing. I recommended them to a friend who is keeping them busy with projects at her home. My friend recommended them to someone else who has had a hard time finding someone to update her deck. She will not be disappointed."
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10' X 16' deck
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Mastics Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Evan was very personable great personality great work good hospitality, and he did an excellent job. I’d recommend Evan to everyone !!!!"
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Porter Carpentry
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job. Very pleased with his work"
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Triple A Painting, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

“With 25 years experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all your painting services. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Triple A Painting, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!”\n

Response time2 hrs
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Christopher Maron
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I have all the tools to do power washing, interior and exterior painting, handy man work as well! \n\nI have been doing this for 10 years. My wife and I are very talented and fair.

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Gerry's Home and Business Solutions
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Besides the fence, they built a deck & consulted on the design. Very efficient & very please with the workmanship. Would hired them again in a New York minute."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Greenfield Contracting
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"I highly recommend! Customer Service was amazing, contacted me right back. Got right on the job. Did a great job! I would call again anytime I need anything and I highly recommend!!!"
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Hank's Painting & handyman service
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Otter Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob and his crew did a fantastic job of thorough prep work and were careful to cover everything. Paint looks great, and I am pleased"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Ideally, a gate should be able to swing both in and out. However, if it can only open in one direction, it is generally best for it to swing inward. This is often the safest option, especially for deck gates near steps, as you'll want the gate to swing away from the stairs. An inward swing also prevents the gate from opening into a public space, like a sidewalk, and can be more convenient when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

There are exceptions, however. The layout of your property may require a different approach. For example, if your property is on a slope, the gate may not be able to swing inward. You should also ensure the gate can open fully without colliding with any objects or blocking access to other areas. For a backyard garden gate where public access isn't a concern, the direction it swings is largely a matter of personal preference. Finally, always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements for which way a gate must swing.

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

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.

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.

Yes, you can draw your own deck plans in many cases. However, you must know your local building codes and be familiar with carpentry principles. Even then, it's always best to run your plans by a professional contractor with experience building decks, whether you choose to DIY some of the build or not.

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