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Jayce Pressure Wash
4.5(
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Serving Stuyvesant, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan and his dad did a great job not only bringing our old deck back to life, but also gave us some helpful tips for whenever we decide to replace it. Definitely would recommend."
Pressure washing
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mat Morgan Handyman Services
4.9(
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Serving Stuyvesant, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Mat did a great job getting the fall clean up outside of my home. He was prompt and courteous. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and happy with his work. I'd definitely will have him do another couple of projects in the future"
Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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1st Choice General Contracting
5.0(
65
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Serving Stuyvesant, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stephen and his crew were right on time and kept the areas clean. He even did a quick fix during the estimate before I even chose them. I highly recommend this company. They should be your 1st choice."
Final Picture - Replaced the floor, Repaired Toilet and Installed New Vanity with new Faucet Fixture.
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Deck Refinish - After Pic 1 - Complete Color Change

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Painting and Repair
4.4(
28
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Serving Stuyvesant, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted Complete Painting And Repair for a free estimate and they were quick to return my call.  The next day, Scott stopped by and we walked the property and he provided an estimate.  Within the next week, I received three other estimates from competitors. Complete Painting and Repair gave me the best bid and also left me with confidence that they'd do the job well.
I provided Scott with the colors for the deck and house.  He took care of acquiring the paint.  It took approximately two weeks for the job to begin and another week to finish the job after it had began.    This was primarily due to an unfortunate streak of bad luck with weather. 
I was very happy with the work and plan to solicit Complete Painting and Repair soon for a bid on some interior work.
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rebuilt stairs
exterior
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

In many areas, a floating deck that isn’t connected to your home and stays under 200 square feet and below 30 inches in height may not need a permit. These freestanding structures are often considered low-risk, which can simplify the building process. However, building codes vary greatly based on location. Before investing in any home improvement project, check with your local permitting office for deck-building guidelines.

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. 

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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