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Avatar for Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner Eric was great and always kept me up-to-date on the project timeline (I was painting my deck and obviously it was dependent on weather). He was very professional, and his two painters Edgar and Diego were wonderful. They were very thorough and the deck looks like new! Thank you Red, White and Blue painting!!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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R&R Restoration, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Super nice guy. Came on time. Very professional. Called this morning to confirm. Very knowledgeable. Took care of my cabinet right away. I would highly recommend him for any job you might have. Also waiting for a quote from him on a new deck In the Spring."
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Sub Floor

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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freeborne Decking
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

"This is the 2nd time I've used Freeborne and I would definitely have them back again. They built a 12' X 16' enclosed room on a 2nd story deck and it came out great. Lenny, Scott and crew knew what we wanted and exceeded our expectations without over complicating the project. There were no budget surprises either. The amount we discussed at the beginning was what we were charged. If I could I would use them to do projects inside of the house!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Graziano General Contracting
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"The Graziano General Contracting did an outstanding job in painting my walls in my condominium. They advise you on the best paints to use to get an excellent. They make sure that any imperfections in the wall smooth over so the wall is perfect. They come early, work all day so that you get a completed job as fast as possible. The apartment looks so beautiful."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Express Fencing
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent experience from estimating to job completion. Express Fencing showed up for estimate within scheduled window. They completed the job in one day (on time and when they promised), and showed up next day to finish a repair for which additional parts were needed."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Composite decking requires a solid foundation, substructure, or subframe to ensure stability. This base is typically composed of posts, beams, joists, and footings. The frame's joists can be built from various materials like composite, plastic, timber, or metal, as long as the base can support the deck's weight without shifting. A professional deck builder might recommend installing the frame on a solid concrete base for added durability. The final design and materials for the substructure will depend on your budget, the type of deck, and environmental conditions.

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

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