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Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
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Serving Gaston, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were pricy, but came highly recommended. They were prompt in scheduling. Their main selling point is the quality of the prep cleaning. While the new deck looked OK, there were missed areas on the existing porch. The quality of the staining itself was variable - there were areas where they did a great job, and others that were missed, overlooked, or intentionally ignored. The eaves were among the intentionally ignored, and I was told "that's defined as part of the roof structure, which isn't included." Excuse me, but the contract says "clean and stain exterior of screen porch" - it does not say "screen porch walls only." Another ignored area was the top edge of the fascia and floorboards, which they stained above, and below, leaving a gap. And there were several other spots that were overlooked even after a visit to complete punch list items. I asked multiple times to talk to the owner but he never called me back. Next time I'll just hire a real house painter."
Deck stained with our Hickory sealant.
After deck power washed and stained.
Backyard Patio
Before and after paver steps
Deck before cleaning, old gray wood.

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Response time4 days
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Pro Group
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Serving Gaston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We really enjoyed working with Signature Decks and Patios. Our friends use this company so we decided to use them as well after interviewing many others as well. So I would highly recommend Signature Decks And Patios for there service, quality and pricing was very good too.
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Sellers Remodeling
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Serving Gaston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

"Johnathan painted 8 rooms and a very large hallway, and it all went very well! Johnathan is a very good painter plus he cleaned up behind himself daily. I recommend him for any kind of painting. I hope he can do some other work in my house."
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Home Remodeling

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lake Front Painting & Construction
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Serving Gaston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Stephen and his crew. Quality work, on time, fairly priced and excellent communication throughout! They went above and beyond on this project and we absolutely love the look of our new decks and freshly painted house and garage. Stephen and his crew have a great work ethic and these days that is not always easy to find. We highly recommend him!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Eddie's Remodeling and Roofing
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Serving Gaston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

"Mr. Smith, or Eddie, as he insists on being called, was a pleasant surprise to help us with repairing our water heater. He is professional, prompt, truthful, and courteous. I recommend Eddie Smith for multiple handyman services, as he is very knowledgeable and capable of doing a wide range handyman services. Give Eddie consideration for your projects, whatever they may be."
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Pro Mover
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Serving Gaston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Looking for Quality Service; look no further. Pro Movers is the Provider you need to organize your move. Daniel and his crew really made my move smooth as silk. They took excellent care of all my belongings and worked expeditiously. They worked tirelessly the entire contracted time and made sure I was satisfied every step of the way. Great value for all the hard work they do. I was extremely satisfied!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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