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Avatar for Jayce Pressure Wash
Jayce Pressure Wash
4.5(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Latham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was promoted, professional and thorough. Our decks are 30 years old, they had been neglected for last few years. Ryan and his dad brought our decks back to look like new. Highly recommend Jayce for your deck restoration project!"
Pressure washing
Pressure washing
Decks
Decks
Decks

+21

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Black Stone Construction
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Latham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tony and his team repaired my two decks, replacing rotted boards, reinforcing the railings, sanding the floor and drink rail, and staining/sealing them. Though the decks were only 5 years old, they were discolored, stained, and had mold spots from being in the shade throughout the day. They look like new now. They also built a paver stone platform at the bottom of our deck stairs. And reset the paver platform and stairs, replacing some splintered boards in front of our front door. I am very pleased with the work they did and would hire this company again. Highly recommended."
small pool deck
New deck
New Front porch
New Front porch
New Front porch

+16

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Albany Supreme Painting LLC
5.0(
35
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Latham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are thrilled with the great job that Denis and his co-workers did on our deck. They thoroughly sanded, washed, and meticulously applied 2 coats of stain. Denis even voluntarily came back with his nail gun first thing the next morning to fix a loose piece of trim. They were VERY hard working, very nice, and good about contacting us."
Deck sand and stain
Deck sand and stain
Deck sand and stain
Deck sand and stain
Deck sand and stain

+23

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Palla Painting
4.9(
21
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Latham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Palla Painting received my request, provided me with a price a couple days later, and completed painting shortly thereafter. They showed up when they said they would and did a fantastic job painting my deck. I recommend them highly and will definitely be working with them in the future. Thank you Palla Painting!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

The life expectancy of deck boards varies widely based on the material, climate, and maintenance. Untreated wood boards typically last 10 to 30 years with proper care, while pressure-treated boards can last up to 50 years. Hardwoods generally outlast softwoods. Composite boards also tend to last longer than natural wood. Environmental factors like arid or humid climates can shorten a deck's lifespan. To extend the life of wood decking, it's important to consistently clean and seal it to protect against moisture, UV light, and insects.

No, you don't need to stain Ipe decking, although you can if you want to change the color. You will, however, need to apply a UV coating if you don't want the natural color to fade. Speak to a deck staining specialist near you to discuss the best options if you want to stain your decking. And remember that you’ll need to seal your Ipe wood deck annually to protect it from scratches and Mother Nature.

You typically don’t need a railing and handrails on a deck that’s less than 30 inches from the ground. However, consider adding them regardless. Railings provide additional safety for you and your guests who use your deck—plus, railings give the deck a more finished look than it would have without them.

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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