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Central Michigan Power Wash
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chet was excellent in all aspects of the job. He is very talented in working on decks, very creative. Customer service was excellent and he worked on the job like it was his own deck. The stain we picked out and Chet recommended turned out great. Can’t say enough good things about him."
Concrete pad
Oxidation removal
Roof cleaning
Response time3 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
Concrete&Chandeliers, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Although it took longer to complete the job, the work was excellent! They communicated very well with us about when they were coming. I really liked that this is women owned although the work was done by all. Very happy!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

How long it takes to install composite decking depends on the size of the decking material, the skills of the person installing the deck, the number of people helping, and how much prep work needs to be done before you can begin. Generally speaking, it takes anywhere from a few days to several weeks to build a composite deck.

Deck repairs cost around $800 to $3,500 . However, your cost depends on the type and severity of the repair, as well as the type of decking material you have. Other factors, like location and labor costs, impact the price, too. Boards and railings are the priciest parts of a deck to repair, while loose stairs are less expensive to fix.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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.

Composite decking requires a solid foundation, substructure, or subframe to ensure stability. This base is typically composed of posts, beams, joists, and footings. The frame's joists can be built from various materials like composite, plastic, timber, or metal, as long as the base can support the deck's weight without shifting. A professional deck builder might recommend installing the frame on a solid concrete base for added durability. The final design and materials for the substructure will depend on your budget, the type of deck, and environmental conditions.

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