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JT Handyman Services
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Josh was very professional, organized, and a great communicator. We will definitely contact him for other projects and have recommended him to others."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HD Custom Carpentry
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional. showed up on time. Nice people! We love our deck. Thank you"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
19
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Deck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They was very nice they cleaned up after their self they are very respectful I will hire them again"
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Response rate99%
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Deck Repair FAQs, answered by experts

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

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.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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