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Reid's Coatings
4.2(
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"The Reid’s did a great job repairing walls, painting, clean up after job. They were knowledgeable, dependable & over very professional. Highly recommend."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
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Benny's Original Motor Works
5.0(
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a power washing services mainly in power washing cars,aviation,heavy equipment,fleet washing and concrete.We are a new young business excited and motivated by every job and opportunity we get we are willing to work with anyone any special request or easy jobs.

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DC Floors
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill was excellent. Work was amazing! He s also become a friend of ours throughout the process. Such a friendly and professional guy. 5 thumbs up (if I had 5 thumbs :) )"
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Response time1 day
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Star Tile Installers
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I will recommend Mike to my friends co-workers and family members, I am that confident of the quality of his service, reliability and performance. He did everything he said he was going to do and then some...he was timely, courteous and professional. And cleaned up afterward!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that railing spindles (also known as balusters) on decks or stairs be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard is often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' which means a sphere with a 4-inch diameter should not be able to pass through the opening between balusters. This rule is in place to prevent small children and pets from slipping through the railing. For the same reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck or floor surface 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 essential to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

Yes, but ensuring the deck has a solid foundation with adequate footings is critical before building, as the weight of a sunroom will put significant pressure on the structure below. Even if your deck is properly constructed, it may not be able to handle the extra weight. While some basic, lightweight, prefabricated sunrooms can sit on a deck with a strong existing foundation without additional supports, in many cases, the foundation and joists will need reinforcement. It is always best to have a structural engineer perform an inspection to evaluate the deck's quality and structural integrity. A professional can help you decide if reinforcement is sufficient or if it's better to tear down the deck and start over.

Yes, pressure washing a wood deck can be a good idea as it effectively lifts ingrained dirt, mold, and mildew, improving the deck's appearance and longevity. However, it must be done carefully, as it's easy to damage the wood, especially softwoods. To pressure wash safely, use a lower pressure setting and a wide, 40-degree fan pattern nozzle (often white). Keep the nozzle at least a foot away from the wood surface and maintain constant motion, avoiding hovering in one spot to prevent gouging.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

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