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L and M Home Improvement
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Union City, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

L and M Home Improvement is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

Lee's Home Remodeling & Repairs
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Union City, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr Lee does wonderful work. I described my interests in the project and he developed options and alternatives that met my needs and reduced the total cost of the project. Everyone in our neighborhood with an exposed front door can either spend $5,000 to replace the front entry or $1,500 to overlay and seal it. Its up to you. Work well done!"
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Meyers Remodeling, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Union City, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Best experience with a contractor I've had in years. Punctual, kept me posted entire time here. Hard workers, best workers, I couldn't be more pleased. They are Christians no cussing, what a breath of fresh air. Hire this crew, they are worth it."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, pressure washing a wood deck can be a good idea as it effectively lifts ingrained dirt, mold, and mildew, improving the deck's appearance and longevity. However, it must be done carefully, as it's easy to damage the wood, especially softwoods. To pressure wash safely, use a lower pressure setting and a wide, 40-degree fan pattern nozzle (often white). Keep the nozzle at least a foot away from the wood surface and maintain constant motion, avoiding hovering in one spot to prevent gouging.

A deck doesn’t have to be perfectly level. Many pros even recommend a gentle slope to ensure proper drainage and increase longevity. The ideal gentle slope is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the property, leading water away from the home to prevent pooling and reduce the risk of damage. It also minimizes rot, mold, and other moisture-related problems. 

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 deck is typically attached to a house and accessed via the back door. Decks are usually constructed from wood or composite materials. A terrace, on the other hand, is a raised platform that can be attached to or detached from the house and is typically made from a hard-paved material, such as paving stones. Terraces can be built on the ground or on the roof of a home.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

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