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DENfm, LLC
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Serving Butler, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

DENfm, LLC is your full service facility maintenance professionals. One call to us and we can handle any of your needs. We offer landscaping and lawncare services, custodial services, simple handiman repairs, and minor or major remodeling/additions to your home or office.\n\nOur mission is to provide you, the customer, with quality work at competitive prices. Equally important, is our concept in being the only source you need to turn to for any services you, our customer may need - and our full time professionals have the expertise to do it. Need some landscaping or your lawnmowed, we can do it. Need a deck or fence built or need some painting, roofing or even a whole house remodel- of course we can do it. And our work is warranteed at least 1 year. We also take Master Card or Visa. And by the way, we are licensed and insured for your protection.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.

For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.

In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

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.

Putting lattice under a deck will create a polished look that allows for air ventilation. You can also store items underneath as the lattice provides privacy and protection from the weather. You can also put lattice under a porch to create a polished look in the front of your house.

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