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TF Exterior Group
4.9(
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Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job by the guys! The Christmas lights came together really well. Price is reasonable and they really made sure everything worked as advertised. Will be using them yearly going forward."
Response time6 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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TVC wash Exterior Cleaning
4.9(
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Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan is excellent at what he does. He power washed my walkways and deck and they look brand new again. He came on time and stayed until the job was done. We will be calling him again and we highly recommend him."
Lake Home Clean
Multi level windows
Large Windows
Skylights
novelty windows and hard water removal

+24

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Preston's Painting & Staining
5.0(
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Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a great experience from start to finish, Preston answered all of our questions and concerns and addressed all of our needs. His attention to detail is superb and his team went above and beyond to make our project a huge success. We are so grateful for Prestonâ s Painting and Staining and my family recommends them for those in need of some color or a facelift in their future. Thank you very much Preston!"
Whitewash vaulted ceiling
Beginning whitewash
Single/double coat contrast
Pre-touch up phase whitewash
Finishing second story whitewash

+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diem Property Services
New to Angi

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!

Response time9 hrs
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SmithCo Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick drywalled our garage, revamped steps to make them safer and easier to climb, landscaped an area in our backyard and several jobs that were more than what a common person can do. He always kept us informed, made projects less expensive if it were possible and does quality work. He worked around OUR schedule. We will always call him first!"
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+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

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.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

In most cases, there should be a small gap between the house and the deck, usually no more than ½ to ¾ of an inch. This space allows water and moisture to flow through instead of pooling against the side of your house. It also lets flashing protect your siding from runoff, which is one of the most common issues with decks.

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