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Robert's Painting Solutions
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Roaming Shores, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Mr. Berdine was by far the most professional and friendly contractor that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I would highly recommend and of his services and will be using him again on my next home improvement project!"
Jefferson house 11
Jefferson house 11
Jefferson house 11
Jefferson house 11
Jefferson house 11

+549

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Millennium Masonry
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Roaming Shores, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"From my first phone call they were very good at communicating with me and keeping appointments. Doug is truly an artist. He was also very accommodating with the changes I made prior to the work. My fireplace is absolutely beautiful."
Great room stone
Great room stone
Great room stone
Great room stone
Great room stone

+73

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

As with patios, there are many types of deck choices to choose from to add personalization to your home. Some common deck options include:

  • Attached decks are anchored to the home and include simple ground-level options or multi-level structures with stairways and separate landings. 

  • Detached island decks are not attached to the home; they’re a freestanding structure in the yard. 

  • Wraparound decks connect the back of the house with at least one other side and often are built with railings for safety. 

  • Multi-level decks connect your deck through varying levels of elevation, featuring landings that are attached to stairs.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

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