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MCE Construction
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Moravia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MCE CONSTRUCTION DID A GREAT JOB FOR ME… COMPLETE TREE N SHRUB REMOVAL N TAKING SNOWPLOWED SOD OFF MY YARD. VERY COURTEOUS, ON TIME, AND COMPLETE CLEAN UP. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE IS ANY TASK HE COULD NOT COMPLETE. TO ME HIS COMPANY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. THANK U MITCHELL VAN FLEET!!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, an elevated deck can increase a home's resale value. Homeowners can expect a 65% return on investment from the cost of a second-story deck installation. For example, if you spend $5,000 to install a second-story deck, that deck will add $3,250 to the value of your home.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

Covering your deck with a breathable tarp can protect it from snow, ice, and cold winter temperatures. This is a good winterizing solution if you don’t plan to use your deck at all during the colder months. However, it might be best to skip the tarp if you’ll still be walking on your deck or using it in a limited capacity.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Trex states that its Trex decking is an eco-friendly composite material made of 95% recycled or reclaimed materials (including plastic and wood), making it a sustainable brand of choice. According to the company, Trex is one of the largest plastic bag recyclers in the U.S., with each 500-square-foot Trex deck containing about 140,000 recycled plastic bags.

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