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Masters of the Trade (residential contracting services)

949 Saturday Road
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Masters of the Trade (residential contracting services)

949 Saturday Road
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If you pay for a job, it should be done right the first time!! With Masters of the trade, my promise to you is, it will be!!! I provide entire residential and commercial repairs, remodel, renovate,construction, handyman, electrical, property maintenance, and much more. I provide quality, trustworthy, and professional results and services you need around your home or business. My work is always guaranteed to exceed current standards and codes, or it's free. I stand by my work!!!

If you pay for a job, it should be done right the first time!! With Masters of the trade, my promise to you is, it will be!!! I provide entire residential and commercial repairs, remodel, renovate,construction, handyman, electrical, property maintenance, and much more. I provide quality, trustworthy, and professional results and services you need around your home or business. My work is always guaranteed to exceed current standards and codes, or it's free. I stand by my work!!!

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Meadows home solutions

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Meadows home solutions

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M.H.Solutions is a brand new owner operated company specializing in tile, stone, and kitchen and bath remodeling. We also offer painting, carpentry, trim work, outdoor patio/deck and pressure washing.

M.H.Solutions is a brand new owner operated company specializing in tile, stone, and kitchen and bath remodeling. We also offer painting, carpentry, trim work, outdoor patio/deck and pressure washing.

Patriot handyman services LLC

315 S State St
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Patriot handyman services LLC

315 S State St
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We are a small veteran owned handyman service dedicated to our customers and our country. We have been serving N.C. VA.AND WV. for the past 5 years.. Dedication. And professionalism..and The ability to get the job done set us above our competitors. Striving daily to make america the greatest one nail at a time.

We are a small veteran owned handyman service dedicated to our customers and our country. We have been serving N.C. VA.AND WV. for the past 5 years.. Dedication. And professionalism..and The ability to get the job done set us above our competitors. Striving daily to make america the greatest one nail at a time.

MoistureTech Consulting

940 Juliana Street
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MoistureTech Consulting

940 Juliana Street
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35 years of experience

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

If you used regular jointing sand, you can typically walk on the repaired area right away. If you used polymeric sand, wait at least 24 hours before walking on it and 48 to 72 hours before driving over it, depending on the weather. Polymeric sand needs time to fully cure and lock the pavers in place.

When installing deck boards, screws are a better option than nails. For one, screws have more holding strength than nails, so they’re better at keeping your deck boards in place. Also, nails are more likely to pop out of the boards than screws, which can create a tripping or poking hazard on your deck.

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.

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

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