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

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I love Sergâ s job!!! He always does the perfect job to a great detail. He is an excellent personality, very honest, reliable, and accommodating. You cannot find any better contractor than Serg. Big thank you for all your beautiful you have done for me over the years!!!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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LM Coatings
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Luis and his team did a great job replacing the old wooden boards on our ground level deck with Trex. They also inspected the support structure and replaced a couple of the joists as needed. Then they installed a vapor barrier under the deck and replaced our bench seat with Trex as well. Throughout the job Luis kept us well informed of their plans and when they expected to arrive on the job each day. All of the work was completed on time and with great attention to detail."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Norris Wake
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Doug was very professional and responsive to our needs. It would have taken us weeks to get done what he and his crew knocked out in less than 2 days. They also did a much better job than we could have done."
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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.

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.

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

Choices include wood, composite, and hardwoods, each with unique benefits.

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