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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Jacksonville, OH and surrounding areas

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I have been in the industry for over 35 years and have ran my business for the past 15 years. I can provide references for every job I am tasked with. I have two employees who are professional in their appearance and work. We strive to make every encounter a pleasant and positive experience that will lead to a good reference in the future. We are punctual and have great communication skills with our clients. We look forward to helping our clients make their desires become a reality.

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Settle'z & Son'z Full Line Construction
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Jacksonville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had The Settles company due to roofing jobs for me. The first one was residential complete roof replacement and also added skylights that was 15 years ago and it still looks great. The second job was on my A-frame cabin that sits on a hill we could not find anybody that wanted to tackle that project it was a complete tear off repair and replace a very. Difficult project. Between him and his son who works for him They completed the whole project and it was a very difficult project to do because the cabin sits on the steep hill and it s an A-frame roof. I highly recommend"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AB Choice
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Jacksonville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Mr. Barnhart showed up when promised and we walked throughout the house showing him what was needed and he took and measured everything. He called back when promised with the estimate that I accepted. AB Choice showed up to do the work when they said they would and even finished a day early. Give them a call...you can't go wrong!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The best base materials for a ground-level or floating deck are typically gravel and crushed stone (also known as landscaping rocks). These options are inexpensive, provide excellent drainage, prevent weeds, and help minimize moisture buildup, which reduces shifting and rotting. For added stability and to evenly distribute the weight, you can use concrete deck blocks or pavers. While more expensive, concrete blocks and pavers offer a sturdier base than gravel or crushed stone alone.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

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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