When is a railing required on a deck?

• <div><p>Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/railing-requirements-for-deck.htm">railing requirements</a> stipulate that decks more than 30 inches off the ground need railings for safety purposes. These railings usually need to be at least 36 inches tall, although California and Washington require rails to be 42 inches or taller.</p></div>

Is a porch considered a deck?

• <div><p>While porches and decks are similar in some ways, the two structures aren’t exactly the same by definition. A porch is a covered structure that’s usually attached to the front of a home. On the other hand, a deck is an open structure without a roof that’s often attached to the side or back of a home. </p></div>

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Q: Can I replace just one spindle, or do I need to replace them all?

• <div><p>Yes, you can absolutely replace just one damaged spindle as long as you can find a matching replacement. However, if multiple spindles are damaged or you can't find an exact match, you might consider replacing an entire section for a more uniform look and structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a screened-in porch?

• <div><p>A screened-in porch requires maintenance to keep the screens clean and in good shape, and you may have to do some screen repair or replacement from time to time. A screen porch isn&rsquo;t an all-season porch, so the weather can get in, including wind and rain.</p></div>

Q: How do you fix rotten deck wood?

• <div><p>When it comes to rotten deck wood, there really is no fixing it in the traditional sense&mdash;it needs to be removed and replaced. While you can certainly do this yourself, we don&rsquo;t recommend it as some of the issues causing wood to rot could have spread throughout your deck and an untrained eye may not be able to notice. The good news is that replacing deck wood isn&rsquo;t the most expensive project, and can seriously increase the quality and aesthetics of your home.</p></div>

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Last update on October 26, 2025

Reviewed in September 2023
Steven and the crew successfully removed two damaged 80 year old mature trees from our property fronting Buckeye Lake. There were many challenges with decking, docks and three houses close to the job site. A crane was used and the project was successful. It was a sad day for us in losing the...
L&L Property Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Wonderful experience and did a fantastic job on my deck, it looks brand new again.
B&B's Powerwashing and Deck Restoration
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Reviewed in November 2019
We hired Matt to tear down and build a trex composite deck as well drywall our basement. The job ended up extending a bit past the initial estimated date of completion and there were a few bumps along the way but we are very pleased with the final product. Matt went above and beyond to make...
Bath Wizards
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Reviewed in April 2019
Beautiful 3-tier deck with 1/3 under cover. Great work, great timing, great customer service
Classic Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
very good, keeps the sun off of the deck and also shades the house.now we can sit outside and enjoy our deck area.
Patio Room Factory Inc
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Reviewed in February 2018
Repaired but ultimately replaced furnace in our garage. Noticed safety issues of which we were unaware. Checked house furnace and sold us a maintenance agreement that covers all furnaces and pays for service calls for a year.
Pure Comfort Heating & Cooling LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Mr. Panza did a great job for us. He did our deck and sealed our driveway. He used premium grade products on both jobs and gave a fair price. We will use him again. Our neighbor saw the work and he will do their deck next week. His is a 5 star company.
Deck Works, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Just fine! Both times Dwight arrived on time (a little early, actually!); scheduling has never been a problem, as he has been able to arrive and take care of things in very short order. He's very personable and really loves what he does (as a gardener, I'm a bit fascinated by bugs myself). He...
Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC
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Reviewed in January 2012
The offer of $349 for 50 ft. of Pavers was just perfect for what I needed. I have a wood deck with a set of steps off the back and another set of steps on the side. I merely wanted a landing of pavers at the foot of each set of steps, one being 6 ft. x 5 ft. and the other being 5 ft. x 4 ft. ...
Property Worx
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Reviewed in November 2007
This was a brand new deck, never previously stained. Although I thought the estimate was slightly high, I did not want a $500 stain job on a $10,000 deck. Pride Power Wash did not disappoint me. They gave me my money's worth over the course of 4 days. They paid attention to detail going between...
Pride Power Wash & Painting
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