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HD Custom Carpentry
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Great communication from the owner regarding pricing, design and schedule. Once the work started they worked everyday until it was finished. Each night the work area was picked up. Great quality and Iâ m very happy with my new deck."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Untamed Contracting
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"The project has been completed and looks great. Repairs were done as I requested and power washing made it look great! Would highly recommend this company. Was completed quickly and efficiently."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
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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

"Very pleased with the service. Kareem and Brittany were very helpful. Great communication, very reasonable rares. They were on time and took care in making sure no items were damaged during the move."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

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.

A covered deck can be a good investment that increases your home value—especially if you live in a hot region with a lot of sun. A covering over the deck means you can get more use out of it, even on the hottest summer days. With a permanent deck covering, you can even add ceiling fans to help cool down your deck for added comfort.

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