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Avatar for Backyard Solutions, LLC
Backyard Solutions, LLC
4.6(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Harrisburg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently had our old dangerous high deck torn down. We chose BACKYARD SOLUTIONS, LLC of Waxhaw to do all the work. We now have a new, safe, to code, fabulous beautiful deck thanks to this Company of Shannon & Joe and their Team! We are so very pleased and excited about our new deck! It feels like we have added an additional amazing new room to our house!! Linda & Shedrick Berry S. Charlotte"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&J Home Improvement, LLC
4.6(
30
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Harrisburg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Denis and his team did an excellent job. Great communication and feedback. They demoed the existing deck and replaced it with a new frame with Trex Decking. The difference is amazing! His employees were courteous and professional."
Deck Renovation
Deck Renovation
Porch Update
Deck Renovation
Deck Renovation

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Alda Construction, LLC
5.0(
21
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Harrisburg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were perfection from start to finish. My wife and I were amazed with how beautiful the deck came out. They surpassed our expectations. We are in the process of talking about the next project!! I would highly recommend Alda Construction to everyone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Work
Work
Work
Work
Work

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Harrisburg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for J & A Remodeling
J & A Remodeling
4.6(
14
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Harrisburg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Abel was extremely professional, timely with all the jobs he has done for me (put together a brand new treadmill, repaired drywall and painted). Additionally, he completed other minor tasks like removing a shelf and picking up the materials needed for the job. Excellent price and excellent work. I would definitely recommend using J&A and I will be using them in the future!"
floor
floor
floor
floor
floor

+30

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

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.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to remove mold and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger. 

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