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Vermont Pressure Washing - Home Facebook
4.6(
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Serving Ryegate, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional and dedicated. Some of the decks were in pretty bad shape. They stayed on it until all old mold was out. One of them was in sch bad shape that when it was wet it was dangerous. Well now it looks like new. Very nice work. Thank you!"
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Saint Johnsbury pressure washing
Saint Johnsbury pressure washing

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Ryegate, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company representative stated to me that they only do commercial properties and not residential homes. I was not aware of that from the company's description. They did respond to my calls."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cube Home & Commercial Inspections & Appraisal Svs
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Serving Ryegate, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The inspection was complete and informative.... Issues we discoved I was able to settle with the seller before I completed the puchase."
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D&T Property Services LLC - Facebook
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Serving Ryegate, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

"The company gave a competitive reasonable quote for the work requested,and finished the work within the quoted time. I was pleased with the work they did and will hire them again."
Response time3 days
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes list a minimum width of 36 inches and a maximum height of 7¾ inches. However, for the most comfort and spaciousness, you’ll want to aim for a width of at least 48 inches and a height of 7 inches. Again, it’s always a good idea to base your numbers off steps that you already use comfortably.

As with patios, there are many types of deck choices to choose from to add personalization to your home. Some common deck options include:

  • Attached decks are anchored to the home and include simple ground-level options or multi-level structures with stairways and separate landings. 

  • Detached island decks are not attached to the home; they’re a freestanding structure in the yard. 

  • Wraparound decks connect the back of the house with at least one other side and often are built with railings for safety. 

  • Multi-level decks connect your deck through varying levels of elevation, featuring landings that are attached to stairs.

Your deck may look or feel fuzzy after pressure washing because the high-pressure spray tears some wood fibers as it removes the outer layer of dead and discolored wood. This fuzzy effect is a normal part of the pressure-washing process and will go away on its own in a few weeks. You can opt to spot-sand your deck if you’d like to remove it more quickly.

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.

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

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