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MP Construction Group, LLC
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Serving Archbold, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Matt and crew did an excellent job and were very friendly. They managed to get me on their schedule early as they were doing a similar job a few houses down the road. I would recommend them."
Fence Installations
Split rail
4ft dog ear
6ft privacy stockade
6ft privacy dog ear

+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AW Technologies
5.0(
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Serving Archbold, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent service, called back quickly. Fast, efficient, cleaned up all materials they used. Wonderful results. Couldn't be happier with them."
Van
Van
Van
mobile homes
mobile homes

+15

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Birdies Fencing
4.7(
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Serving Archbold, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Logan was very professional and did a great job cleaning my wooden fence and deck and also stained the fence. It is so awesome!! He also put up an addition to my chain link fence. My back yard looks so much better! I would highly recommend them!! Thanks you!!! Sue M."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

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.

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.

How long it takes to install composite decking depends on the size of the decking material, the skills of the person installing the deck, the number of people helping, and how much prep work needs to be done before you can begin. Generally speaking, it takes anywhere from a few days to several weeks to build a composite deck.

While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct structures. A porch is a covered structure, usually attached to the front of a home, that offers protection from the elements. In contrast, a deck is an open, uncovered platform, often attached to the back or side of a home. Because porches have a roof, they typically require less maintenance than decks, but both features need regular cleaning and repairs to stay in good condition.

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