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Avatar for Mr. Handyman of West Knoxville
Mr. Handyman of West Knoxville
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Everything went extremely well! The representative, Mr. Keith Hall, was excellent. He made my family and I feel very comfortable during this transition to Knoxville. I not only recommend Mr. Handyman of West Knoxville, but him as well. Absolutely loved the results as well."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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GoldenBoy Property Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

"put out a request for pressure washing my concrete drive & received a call-back within 5 minutes with a reasonable quote and came out the next day and completed the job. They did an EXCELLENT job… looks like the concrete was just poured (the drive had not been cleaned in over 15 years), now looks new! Highly Recommend!"
Epoxy front porch
Epoxy front porch
Gazebo Installation
 full paint and cleaning
 full paint and cleaning

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Rocky Top Home Solutions
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Customers say: True professional

"Highly recommend! The work was fairly priced, excellent quality, and completed in a timely manner. The guys were fun to have around! I canâ t wait to have another project for them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Russ'll Fix It
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed my deck repaired and never liked my stairs going down the side of the house. Russell Fix It came up when an idea moving my stairs in a "L" shape, butting it up against the deck with three landings to break up the steps. They also widened the stairs. I love my deck! Thank you to Russell Fix It."
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Response time2 days
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

The problems with composite decking include a high rate of expansion and contraction from temperature swings. This characteristic can cause boards to split, delaminate, or peel. In addition, significant movement can cause shrinking, warping, twisting, and bending. For this reason, you should minimize moisture and ensure proper airflow below your deck.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

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