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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 Waxhaw, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alda Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

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

Serving Waxhaw, 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
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Mr Handyman of South Charlotte, Matthews, Waxhaw
5.0(
2
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Waxhaw, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our technicians James and Eric worked with us to plan and execute the job of tearing out a closet in our guest bedroom and making a smaller closet. They were very nice to work with our budget also. Eric was very thoughtful and efficient and completed the job that we requested in one afternoon. We would recommend him and the company to anyone in search of affordable, very good work."
Crown Molding
crown molding
Custom Shadow Box
Day Bed Swing installation
Dry Wall

+92

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

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.

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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