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JEL Superior Service Corporation
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Serving Barnesville, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very kind and professional! The house was fixed up in just a few hours and it looks great! We are so grateful to James for coming out and getting our repairs done so quickly and at such a reasonable price! It really means a lot! Thank you so much JEL Superior Service Corporation for everything!! You do amazing work and we will be highly recommending you to everyone we know!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
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Riggs Farm and Fence Services, LLC
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Serving Barnesville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have just bought a home and the back deck needed the stairs to be replaced along with the side rails it was all rotted and unsafe I wanted the new stairs to run along the house so they wouldn't be exposed to snow and rain and I wanted a metal roof installed IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!! it turned out so much better than I even hoped it might the cost was very reasonable and now i have a covered deck that i can enjoy the very of my property in just about any weather and go down the stairs with out worrying about slipping EXCELLENT WORK!!1"
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Response time11 hrs
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Building a deck without a permit could lead to fines for both the homeowner and the contractor. The exact penalties will depend on your state and municipal building laws. You might also be required to remove the deck and apply for a permit before you can build another. While it might be tempting to skip the permit to save a few bucks, it’ll cost you much more if you’re caught.

Coping is the material that lines the perimeter of a pool and seals the transition between the top of the pool wall and the water. Decking surrounds the poolscape and extends far beyond the water's edge to provide a safe walking and lounging area. In short, coping is the border between the decking and the pool itself.

What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it’s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood.

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.

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