What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you’ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

Are porch columns load bearing?

• <div><p>Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-i-find-out-if-column-between-foyer-dining-room-living-room-decorative-or-load.htm">ways to identify a load-bearing column</a>, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.</p></div>

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Q: How do I get rid of moisture under my elevated deck?

• <div><p>If you notice standing water under the deck after rainstorms, you may need a drainage system to efficiently move this water. You do not want standing water to rest against your foundation or against support posts for the deck, as this could cause significant structural problems over time. Make sure the area has proper grading, too.</p></div>

Q: What is the four-inch ball rule for deck railings?

• <div><p>While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/railing-requirements-for-deck.htm">railing requirement for a deck</a> states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap. </p></div>

Q: How far do you hang a porch swing from the wall?

• <div><p>We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.</p></div>

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Last update on November 18, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Hundreds of dollars of damage to our property and he agreed it was his crew that rammed our new shed, tearing off the corner. Tore down our garden fence, run over our bird feeder and our garden hose. Rocks penetrated the houses siding and rammed the mower into the house breaking the stucco....
J & M Lawn Care Services
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Reviewed in July 2025
Insurance company said we had to have rails on both sides of our front porch steps as we only had them on one side due to the way the sidewalks were built. Me Wingler came out quickly installed is two beautiful black handrails!
Wingler's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
Javier was very helpful with color matching and completion of work. He painted my front porch. The job was done quickly and turned out just like I wanted ! I definitely recommend Osorios Painting LLC !
Osos Painting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
The absolute best workers and excellent service. The new 12x36 deck, fascia replacement and porch repairs all done in a week. The owner of this company is highly skilled, kind and gracious. We already have plans to hire him again.
Build Right Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Dustin and his crew were great. Showed up when they said they would and did a great job. Power washed deck then applied stain. Would hire again for certain.
Mop's Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in September 2017
Excellent job. It looks great and the windows are from top to bottom of the porch.
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Greensboro
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Reviewed in February 2014
They were very good and thorough, tracing the problem to a burned receptacle on my back porch which was on that circuit, which required going into the crawlspace under my house to make sure they knew everything that was on that circuit. They explained everything they were doing as they went and...
Vernon Cheek
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Reviewed in August 2013
Terry was fabulous! He was prompt, courteous, and completed the job with a smile. He took the time to establish exactly what we wanted and made sure we got it. He worked well with the company that is completing our covered deck (whom I have also recommended on Angie's List!), which was...
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