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Luna Siding & Roofing
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Monticello, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well in all aspects of the work performed! Highly professional workmanship, installation completed on the exact date promised with top quality materials. In addition, the team that did the work cleaned up the area to perfection as well!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision construction
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Monticello, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Beyond my expectations. Courteous, professional, knowledgeable. Outstanding quality of work. Shows up on time, knows his stuff, works fast efficient and precise. He makes sure everything is leveled. He double checks every aspect of his work. Definitely well experienced. When the town presented issues he did his homework on his personal time and was well prepared to overcome those issues. Ron is my permanent contractor for life on any of my properties. You will not find a better contractor to deal with."
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+55

Response time4 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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GoProPaint
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Monticello, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GoProPaint team did an excellent job. They were timely and communicative. We quoted over 3 different companies and GPP was the most responsive, honest, and diligent company. I would 100% recommend them and will be using them moving forward. We had a large job to be done, between a main house and apartment and they did everything well and even cleaned up at the end of the job."
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+44

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Hudson Valley Roofing LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Monticello, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! They arrived early. Worked all day and finished the roof in one day. There was a team of 5 workers who each had a roll and performed it to perfection. House was protected by a large tarp and all debris was clean up and taken away. A new skylight was installed!"
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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BENNY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Serving Monticello, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"Benny’s property maintenance remodeled my kitchen, and fixed my 2 story deck. All was done professionally, clean, and in a timely manner. Will use him moving forward for all of our additional work. You can’t beat his workmen ship and price point for his work!!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

In general, you need a footing at each corner of your deck, and within 8 feet of each other. So, how many you need depends on the size and shape of your deck, plus any local building codes. It also depends on factors like the load capacity of your soil and the weight of your deck. You can find a footing calculator online or contact a pro for support.

Your deck may look or feel fuzzy after pressure washing because the high-pressure spray tears some wood fibers as it removes the outer layer of dead and discolored wood. This fuzzy effect is a normal part of the pressure-washing process and will go away on its own in a few weeks. You can opt to spot-sand your deck if you’d like to remove it more quickly.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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