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Avatar for Keep It Clean Power Washing and Painting
Keep It Clean Power Washing and Painting
5.0(
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Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house is near a steel mill so it had years of dirt on the bricks and eaves. After Mall was finished my house looks brand new. Service with a smile and focuses on what the customer wants and says."
acid stains removed
Painting
Commercial repaint
Comercial new construction paint
Residential repaint

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arclight Electrical & Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company was referred to me by a family friend after they had done work for them at their house. I found them to be very professional and budget friendly. Will definitely use them again in the future!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling
3.9(
22
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Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initiall call returned in one day  and service was completed as promised.  crew of carpenters was excellent and fun to have working... certainly saved us  from a lot of labor that we were not quite willing to do ourselves.

UPDATE-6/6/15:

We used this company in the past for a roofing job that has since gone wrong, without appropriate follow-up or resolution from Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling. The door portion of the job in this review was originally very good, but as of now, you can hardly get the door open without yanking the knob off. I have yet to receive any resolution on this issue, either."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.

Pressure-treated wood contains preservatives that give the material internal protection from rot and pests. Untreated lumber won’t last more than a few years unless you choose a more expensive wood, like cedar, that naturally stands up well to moisture. Composite decking can outlast wood but is more expensive and doesn’t look as natural. Keep in mind that you’ll need to seal any exterior wood product to protect it from the elements and other forms of external damage.

It is possible to build your own deck, but it’s typically better to leave the work to a decking professional. Decks can be exceptionally complicated, especially if you want a wrap-around or second-story deck, and you don’t want to risk making an expensive or dangerous mistake. It’s usually better to hire a decking pro who can pull permits and build a structurally sound deck that will last for decades and provide the maximum return on investment.

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.

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.

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