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Four Hands Family Handyman
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Kimmins, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dean was wonderful! He did an excellent job repairing my shower door, installing toilet paper holder, and installing 2 motion detector lights on the outside of my house. He was reasonably priced and offered to return as needed to make any necessary adjustments. I would highly recommend him."
 putting in new bamboo hardwood floors
 deck with wheel chair ramp
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JEB Custom Barns & Decks
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Kimmins, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I received a call the phone call the following day to set up a day and time for the estimate. After I received all quotes I called JEB back to notify them that they had the job. Within 3 days they were at my home doing the work and completed the job within a few hours. It was a job well done and I would recommend them to anyone."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

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.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

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