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Hinebaugh Restoration, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hyndman, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

Phil Hinebaugh Carpentry provides best practices with integrity and the highest of standards in business and home restoration and cleaning services. Utilizing the most advanced equipment, innovative technologies and a built-in accountability system, our professional emergency restoration crews complete every job rapidly to assure an uncompromising commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction. Ultimately, we don't just restore homes and businesses; we restore value, stability, and peace of mind.\n\nWhen disaster strikes you can rely on rapid and professional restoration service from Phil Hinebaugh Carpentry .We are on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Phil Hinebaugh Carpentry is fully certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The IICRC has served as the industry guardian for inspection, restoration and cleaning services for over 30 years.

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Brian's Landscaping & Lawn Care
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hyndman, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Brian Garman and his team of landscape experts have offered incredible service in the Altoona & Pittsburgh region since 2001. Brian's Landscaping and Excavation services assists in the homeowner selection of their landscaping dreams, utilizing the latest in computer assisted design, complete with digital photos of your property, and how various plants, shrubs, trees, and features would look like in your yard. Brian's team of experts also assists in drainage problems, complete excavation and clearing services, septic tank installations and repairs, and complete sewer and water main lines. From new home landscape design to, foundation problems, sloping, and zeroscaping- Brian's Landscaping and Excavation can complete your project with the utmost in professional results. From mowing, fertilizing, stump removal, tree and shrub disease prevention, to your dream home landscape- Brian's Landscaping and Excavation can assist in making your yard a thing of beauty. Brian and his team take ownership of your project, with attention to detail, just like they lived there!

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

To maximize the utility of space under a deck, it’s important to keep this area dry and clean. One way to prevent the area from becoming too wet is to install an under-deck draining system. This affordable home upgrade channels water away from the deck and provides usable space for storage or a functional area below a second-story deck. Not only will this be a useful maintenance upgrade, it can boost your home’s property value.

Deck boards should be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart. This is enough space to allow water and small debris to pass through without collecting on the surface, but not enough to create a tripping hazard. Certain materials, like pressure-treated wood, shrink over time, so they may need less space at installation.

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Ideally, a gate should be able to swing both in and out. However, if it can only open in one direction, it is generally best for it to swing inward. This is often the safest option, especially for deck gates near steps, as you'll want the gate to swing away from the stairs. An inward swing also prevents the gate from opening into a public space, like a sidewalk, and can be more convenient when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

There are exceptions, however. The layout of your property may require a different approach. For example, if your property is on a slope, the gate may not be able to swing inward. You should also ensure the gate can open fully without colliding with any objects or blocking access to other areas. For a backyard garden gate where public access isn't a concern, the direction it swings is largely a matter of personal preference. Finally, always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements for which way a gate must swing.

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