How long should I wait to walk or drive on the repaired area?

• <div><p>If you used regular jointing sand, you can typically walk on the repaired area right away. If you used polymeric sand, wait at least <b>24 hours</b> before walking on it and <b>48 to 72 hours</b> before driving over it, depending on the weather. Polymeric sand needs time to fully cure and lock the pavers in place.</p></div>

What’s the difference between a deck footing and a deck post?

• <div><p>Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight. </p></div>

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Q: What grit sandpaper is best for sanding a deck?

• <div><p>Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.</p></div>

Q: What is involved in routine maintenance by professionals?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning, sealing, and inspections help identify problems early and maintain aesthetics.</p></div>

Q: Does the underside of a deck need to breathe?

• <div><p>Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-i-inspect-my-deck.htm">deck design</a>. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.</p></div>

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Last update on October 29, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
We were very pleased with the outcome of the customer deck Inspiration Construction built onto our home. They customized all facets of the build. I would highly recommend them for any of your home projects!!!
Inspiration Construction LLC
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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 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...
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Nienberg Home Inspections

13525 Road 26M

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13525 Road 26M

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Buying a home? Need a home inspection? Wanna know everything about it before you sign? Having over a decade of experience in building maintenance, construction, and skilled trades I can provide you with a home inspection that you can trust.

Rubbit Roofing LLC

320 E Bryan St

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320 E Bryan St

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A one stop shop per say for all your needs housing, commercial, automotive. From painting to pressure washing residential commercial and fleets. Repairs and builds I am a professional handy man service all in one.

Selhorst construction

211 N Wayne Po Box 35

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211 N Wayne Po Box 35

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18 years of experience

We offer handyman services and full construction services from decks to small additions. residential remodeling, minor and major repairs.

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9 years of experience

We are a small business located in Hocking County Ohio we employ one two three employes depending on size of job payment is due upon completion they may be some required upfront to buy supplies we also offer a 15% off to all firefighters EMS police officers and active service members and veterans

Powerpro

1031 Dodd St

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1031 Dodd St

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10 years of experience

4 employees, billing anything under 300 is payment upon completion and everything over 500 special financing available or payment by mail

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11 years of experience

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Allstate Fence

20562 Fayetteville Blanchester Rd

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20562 Fayetteville Blanchester Rd

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44 years of experience

Company has 40 year's experience, fully bonded. No sub-contractor's used.

Busy schedules can make home repairs hard to get to. Now your growing "To Do" list just looks overwhelming and unmanageable. Where do you start? It takes just one call to Luschek Renovation to solve all your home repair headaches. Professional, safe, reliable handyman services on-time, every time, that's our guarantee. Luschek Renovation completes all major and minor home repairs in a quick, efficient manner, making your "To Do" list manageable allowing you to spend your time doing what you enjoy most. High quality, consistent work means every home repair, installation, maintenance or odd job is quickly checked off your list so you can officially get it off your mind.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

If you used regular jointing sand, you can typically walk on the repaired area right away. If you used polymeric sand, wait at least 24 hours before walking on it and 48 to 72 hours before driving over it, depending on the weather. Polymeric sand needs time to fully cure and lock the pavers in place.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

Regular cleaning, sealing, and inspections help identify problems early and maintain aesthetics.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

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Nienberg Home Inspections

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Rubbit Roofing LLC

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Kan do Construction

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t/j contracting llc.

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Allstate Fence

JH Fencing

JH Fencing

Leach Landscaping LLC

Leach Landscaping LLC

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The Hicksville, OH homeowners’ guide to deck maintenance services

Cost to Seal or Waterproof a Deck [2025 Data]

7 Best Maintenance-Free Decking Materials

Who Should You Hire to Replace Your Porch Columns?

Why Is My Wood Stain Not Drying? What’s Causing the Issue and How to Fix It

How to Seal a Cedar Fence and Protect Its Natural Beauty

Why Is My Deck Stain Peeling? What’s Going Wrong and How to Fix It

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Deck or Porch Repair

Handyman for Multiple Small Project Service

Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch Clean and Seal

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Nienberg Home Inspections

Nienberg Home Inspections

Rubbit Roofing LLC

Rubbit Roofing LLC

Selhorst construction

Selhorst construction

Kan do Construction

Kan do Construction

Powerpro

Powerpro

t/j contracting llc.

t/j contracting llc.

Allstate Fence

Allstate Fence

JH Fencing

JH Fencing

Leach Landscaping LLC

Leach Landscaping LLC

Luschek Renovation LLC

Luschek Renovation LLC

The Hicksville, OH homeowners’ guide to deck maintenance services

Cost to Seal or Waterproof a Deck [2025 Data]

7 Best Maintenance-Free Decking Materials

Who Should You Hire to Replace Your Porch Columns?

Why Is My Wood Stain Not Drying? What’s Causing the Issue and How to Fix It

How to Seal a Cedar Fence and Protect Its Natural Beauty

Why Is My Deck Stain Peeling? What’s Going Wrong and How to Fix It

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