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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Richland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"I reached out to Jon after my lawn company damaged my property and I had to let them go. My lawn hadn't been cut in 2-3 weeks and I was frantic! He called back within 2 hours, was at my property 10 minutes later, and even squeezed me in for a same day cut! Great communication, service was excellent - I cannot recommend enough!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Fourever Cure Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Richland, NY and surrounding areas

"Needed our big wrap around porch repainted. Called Fourever cure and they got back to me right away. The guys ended up doing a great job and used extra trim paint to redo the door. Would recommend if you need a quality job done quick in the area."
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Preserve Pro Cleaning & Property Perseverations
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Richland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Hired them last minute before a family event, and they thoroughly cleaned my house way better than I couldâ ve ever asked for, went above and beyond have used other cleaners in the past and will never go back to them, Her team went through and double checked everything and made sure they did not miss a thing! Will be using them for all my future needs!"
roof rot repair and new roof
composite deck
deck tear out
roof rot repair
drywall finishing

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Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
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A and A Property Maintenance - Home Facebook
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Richland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"I have not seen his work because it has not snowed enough yet, but he has a very reasonable seasonal price and that is the way I went. I recommend him if you are looking for a fair working price. I finally got to see his work and it is amazing he goes above and beyond, I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
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B&L Home Improvements
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Richland, NY and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"B&L Home Improvement practically redid my entire home. From flooring installation, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, interior and exterior painting, demolition and built 2 decks. Damien is a professional who is on top of everything, always available, really goes the extra mile to ensure the customer is satisfied. I highly recommend him for any home project you need done."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to remove mold and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger. 

Ideally, a gate should be able to swing both in and out. However, if it can only open in one direction, it is generally best for it to swing inward. This is often the safest option, especially for deck gates near steps, as you'll want the gate to swing away from the stairs. An inward swing also prevents the gate from opening into a public space, like a sidewalk, and can be more convenient when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

There are exceptions, however. The layout of your property may require a different approach. For example, if your property is on a slope, the gate may not be able to swing inward. You should also ensure the gate can open fully without colliding with any objects or blocking access to other areas. For a backyard garden gate where public access isn't a concern, the direction it swings is largely a matter of personal preference. Finally, always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements for which way a gate must swing.

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.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

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