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

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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When you invite someone onto your property to do home improvement work or commercial repairs, you deserve a safe, worry-free experience with a trusted handyman. Our handyman professionals average more than 5 years of experience in repair trades and take time to investigate each project for a long-lasting solution. When it's time for service, we promise to get the job done right. Our clients can count on our handymen to arrive promptly, in uniform and driving a marked van.\nChoose the best handyman services team in your area. When it comes to selecting the most qualified and dependable team for your home improvement needs, Mr. Handyman of Kennewick Walla Walla is the right choice.

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

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Tri-City Staining! They cleaned and sealed my deck in a very reasonable amount of time, and I really appreciated their fast, efficient service. The quality of their work was excellent, and they clearly know what they?re doing when it comes to every step of the deck staining process. They took the time to explain things and made sure everything was done right. Highly recommend if you?re looking for reliable and knowledgeable professionals!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct structures. A porch is a covered structure, usually attached to the front of a home, that offers protection from the elements. In contrast, a deck is an open, uncovered platform, often attached to the back or side of a home. Because porches have a roof, they typically require less maintenance than decks, but both features need regular cleaning and repairs to stay in good condition.

Both aluminum and composite decking materials are environmentally friendly, with aluminum decking coming in as the most eco-friendly option. 

Though composite decking helps remove plastics from landfills, recycles wood, and lasts longer than traditional wood decks, it’s not recyclable and only lasts for 25 to 30 years on average. Aluminum can last well over 30 years and is almost always recyclable.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Homeowners should build their floating decks at least 18 inches off the ground. Having it at this height will allow for better airflow underneath and help prevent moisture-related problems like warping or rot. That being said, local guidelines for deck heights may vary depending on where you live.

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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