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CSZ Construction
4.6(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have had Cesar for many projects over the last 10 years. Bathrooms, bedrooms , roof, deck, shingle replacement, interior and exterior painting. I wouldn't use anyone else for my major and minor home repair."
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A&V Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Avi was great! He was prompt, courteous and did an amazing job. He had all the tools he needed for our repair and completed it in one day. We will definitely work with him again."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Premium Home Improvements LLC
4.7(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Started when they said they would start and finished when they said they would finish! Clean, professional, polite crew. Luis stayed in contact throughout. Very pleased with finished project."
Painting
Vanity and countertop
Exterior painting
Hardwood floor.
Painting and carpentry

+18

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Borja Painting
4.8(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Freddy and his crew did a fantastic job painting the entire interior of our new house along with a bit of carpentry work. They were very professional, helpful and went above and beyond in many aspects. I highly recommend them for any painting or carpentry projects."
Cleaning concrete
power washing
power washing
Cleaning concrete
bathroom paint

+60

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Choices include wood, composite, and hardwoods, each with unique benefits.

A quality, well-maintained PVC decking can last 30 to 50 years. It’s known for being one of the most durable types of decking materials, with composite decking having a 25- to 30-year average lifespan and some softwood deckings only lasting 10 to 15 years. Luxury hardwood decks like Ipe may last longer than PVC decking, but they can cost more and require more maintenance.

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.

PVC decking can get slippery when wet because it’s made from plastic. However, composite and wood decking can also be slippery when wet. It’s best to wear shoes with grippy soles when walking on a wet deck, no matter the material, and to be extra cautious not to slip and fall down.

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.

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