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

Serving Bulls Gap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and Daniel are very personable and professional. They are always prompt, whether it be to give an estimate or to do the work. While on the job, they are respectful of my home and go out of their way to clean up as they go. They are more than willing to do almost anything I need done. They have even assisted me in installing and rearranging woodpecker deterrents I bought. I couldn't recommend them any higher. A++++"
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Shelton painting and maintenance LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Bulls Gap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience! I've hired them for 2 jobs spanning the course of 4 days of work and they always showed up as scheduled and were very polite and respectful of our home and did the jobs exactly as I asked. We are renovating a very old home (built in 1902) so it was important to me to try to match the trim work that already existed and they did a phenomenal job with this. I have plans to hire them again as soon I can. They respond to phone calls and texts quickly and provide estimates fast too. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with our wonky unlevel home. Absolutely recommend."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Wood decks need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years on average. Natural wood is highly vulnerable to infiltration and damage from moisture, which can occur rapidly due to exposure to outdoor elements. You can protect your deck and maximize its lifespan by sealing it every year or two.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

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. 

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.

The “best” material is in the eye of the beholder, as each common decking material boasts its pros and cons. Poured concrete is the best budget-friendly option, but composite wood brings high-grade aesthetics without breaking the bank. Wood is the most traditional material, but it requires more maintenance than some other materials. In other words, do your research before settling on a deck material to find the one that’s best for your pool.

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