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Summit General Contracting and Development
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Deck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Normalville, PA and surrounding areas

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Summit General Contracting & Development is a full-service residential and commercial contractor serving Westmoreland County and surrounding areas. From interior and exterior painting and flooring to remodeling, drywall, carpentry, demolition, repairs, and property improvements, we handle projects from start to finish with quality workmanship and attention to detail. Whether you’re updating a single room, renovating an entire property, or tackling a commercial project, Summit is built to get the job done right.

Better Decks
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Serving Normalville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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At Better Decks we don't do anything but decks so you can be sure you are getting an expert deck builder when you call us! With over 10 years of experience you can be confident that your deck will be built beautifully. We can also maintain your deck to keep it looking good with our powerwashing and staining services. Call us today!

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Galluzzo Construction Company
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Normalville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1889

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"Very nice, dependable men. Dominec and his employee worked well together to get the power washing job done. My house needed power washed for the past few years, so these guys had a lot of washing to do. They also hand washed in areas where water from power washing was not feasible. Excellent results. The vinyl has never looked so clean! The chimneys were black with mold and cleaned up very well without damage to the brick facing which I was worried about. For extra money, Dominec sealed the brick to prevent mold/mildew from forming anytime soon. Dependable and always answers the phone, even when on the road."
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

The overhang, or nosing, of deck steps is another area that will be covered in building code requirements. The noses on your deck steps should have a minimum overhang of ¾ inch. For safety, usability, and code compliance, the nosing of deck steps should not extend past 1¼ inches.

Your deck may look or feel fuzzy after pressure washing because the high-pressure spray tears some wood fibers as it removes the outer layer of dead and discolored wood. This fuzzy effect is a normal part of the pressure-washing process and will go away on its own in a few weeks. You can opt to spot-sand your deck if you’d like to remove it more quickly.

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.

Yes, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

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