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Wilkerson Unlimited
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Serving Wappapello, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Small jobs welcome

"Very professional! Reasonable with cost and time efficient! Very detailed oriented and beat the price of other two contractors! Highly recommend"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Payne's Handyman Services
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Serving Wappapello, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Small jobs welcome

At Payne's Handyman Services our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

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Hart of the Home, LLC
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Serving Wappapello, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is very thorough and takes pride in the work he does. He, also, hangs all of my holiday lights for Halloween and Christmas. If you want the outside of your home to sparkle from cleanliness or lighting he is definitely your guy to make it happen!!"
Response time4 hrs
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Materials for a second-story deck must be weather- and rot-resistant, though the specific choices will largely be determined by your budget and style preference. Pressure-treated wood is on the lower end of the price scale, but it can be customized and stained the way you like it. Composite, on the other hand, is pricier for installation and has fewer options for customization, but you’ll save money and time in the long run because it requires little maintenance.

Yes, snow should be removed from a deck to protect it from damage caused by moisture and heavy loads. Shovel the snow off of your deck regularly once it is more than four inches deep. Avoid using salt, which can damage your deck.

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

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