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Hoosier Construction
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Palmyra, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was referred to us amd we compared him to others - very reasonable. He's fantastic to work with and trustworthy. Shows up on time, great work and great communication. We are in the process of renovating a house, and plan on using him for a few more projects."
Response time3 days
Response rate88%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Johnston General Contracting
4.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Palmyra, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Johnston General Contracting did very fine work on power washing and sealing my deck. The deck looks great. While he was late on the first day of the job the second day he was right on time. I would recommend this company. The only negative would be that the price seemed on the expensive side."
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Garage tear off
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Roof Coating

+101

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Out Of The Ordinary Construction LLC
4.8(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Palmyra, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Out of the Ordinary Construction is a father and son team, they built a deck at the rear of my home after removing some dilapidated steps. They did an outstanding job, I was impressed on their work ethics and dedication to completing the project. They arrived early in the morning and worked until late evening; their professionalism was astonishing and amazing!! My new deck is gorgeous and I am a very happy customer, I will use this company again on a future project and I highly recommend them for anyone needing a project done. They are definitely a five star company!! ?"
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remodels

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Simpson's Painting and Repairs
4.6(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Palmyra, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great. Very communicative on arrival time, with quotes, with invoicing, and did all services exactly as they said they would and as good as we hoped. They were conscientious in their work, not finishing until it was exactly right...in fact they came back again to touch up some of the deck knowing they needed a certain spot to dry longer. Overall great guys and I'm looking forward to bringing them in again for the next project."
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+36

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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4.6(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Palmyra, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad and his wonderful co worker did an amazing job. We had an add on with our large upper back deck, and found them flexible, with great attention to detail. The additional cost to our project was well spent. Thank you KnD powerwashing!!"
Powerwashing
Powerwashing
Powerwashing
Powerwashing
Powerwashing

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.

For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.

In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.

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.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

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.

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.

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