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Lea Property Maintenance and Landscape Supply, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Bedford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did an excellent job cleaning gutters and power washed my entire house. As well as mulching. Flower gardens and around trees. They also cleans up work areas. Also worked in rain. Highly recommend Lindsay and Matthew. Im very pleased."
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Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Services S.P.
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Bedford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"McCormick Services does great work. Heâ s completely remodeled bathrooms, replaced a deck, in the process of remodeling my kitchen and so much more. He has great ideas too and is very easy to work with. McCormick Services does outstanding work. Great cleanup too."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CanDoKen&Son
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Bedford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They installed a spring to the closure after refurbishing the closure itself, reinforced the door frame where the closure pins had pulled out of the door frame. They also cleaned some brick that was stained with white around the in and around the street numbers of our house located on the bricks to the left of the storm door, and we did not even solicit them for that. They were great, and I wish every former repair person or contractor that we have used previously were as thorough as they were in the work that they did for us. We will have them back for sure! They arrived at the specified time and gave us a great deal for the money we paid to have the job done correctly!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

In general, you need a footing at each corner of your deck, and within 8 feet of each other. So, how many you need depends on the size and shape of your deck, plus any local building codes. It also depends on factors like the load capacity of your soil and the weight of your deck. You can find a footing calculator online or contact a pro for support.

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.

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.

Covering your deck with a breathable tarp can protect it from snow, ice, and cold winter temperatures. This is a good winterizing solution if you don’t plan to use your deck at all during the colder months. However, it might be best to skip the tarp if you’ll still be walking on your deck or using it in a limited capacity.

A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods.

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