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2 tier pool deck system located in Liberty Township, Ohio. The cost of these two 12x20 decks was $7,250. To clean & stain this is $475 labor !
A) Home Depots new pressure treated line of lumber which can be stained after 3 months. Our contractors stained this deck with a solid color stain by Cabot from Lowes. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built. You can find this job is located in the Liberty Township, Ohio area near West Chester. All our contractors live in the greater Cincinnati area.
B) Our Contractors built the porch & the customer had another contractor insert the screen. Our contractors also built the deck a year later. The risers on stairs are made of PVC trim used on the porch. The decking is pressure treated lumber. Find this joblocated in Liberty Township, Ohio near West Chester north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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C) Our deck can include the concrete pad at the bottom of the stairs with the price. Notice the deck railing style, open bottom. Decking is pressure treated lumber. Find this job located in Mason, Ohio north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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D) Deck railing style with extended balusters, closed bottom. Pressure treated decking. Local Contractors. Find this job located in Lebanon, Ohio between Cincinnati & Dayton. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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E) This deck features a 4' wide staircase & decorative metal balusters with 6x6 railing posts with top caps. Pressure treated decking. Located in Mason, Ohio north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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Bench seating, this customer has 4" decking & matching 4" bench seating boards
F) Deck Under Construction!! Concrete Pad at bottom of stairs is also available. Pressure treated decking. Located West of Colerain, Ohio close to Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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G) This is the pad at the bottom of the stairs from the deck picture prior near Cincinnati. Our contractors had already covered the 1st layer of rebar with concrete before we remembered to take a picture. All our concrete pads get rebar reinforcement. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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H) Whether you are painting or staining your deck it is recommended waiting a summer for the lumber to dry out. Pressure treated decking. Located in Mason, Ohio north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built. Solid color stain is always recommended over painting.
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I) Our contractors work with you to design a deck that meets your needs & expectations. Pressure treated decking. Located in Mason, Ohio north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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J) Composite decking with matching composite fascia wrap. Metal railings available in multible styles & colors. Located in Mason, Ohio north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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K) Composite deck boards with exterior grade metal balasters. Located in Mason, Ohio north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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L) Stained deck by Cabot. Pressure treated decking. Located in Mason, Ohio close to West Chester north of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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M) Solid color deck stain by Cabot. Pressure treated decking. Located in Mason, Ohio East of West Chester near Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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N) A trelis can be added to an existing deck but the color difference will remain until the wood drys out enough for staining. In this situation a solid color stain or paint would be recommended over a transparent stain due to the age difference between the decking lumber. Located in Mason, Ohio East of West Chester near Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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O) Composite decking & matching fascia wrap. Metal railings available in multible styles & colors. Located in Mason, Ohio East of West Chester North of Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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P) Our contractors worked with customer to design a deck staircase that connected the second floor door to the concrete pad. Pressure treated decking. Located East of Kings Island, Ohio North Cincinnati. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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Q) Composite decking with metal railing. Located in West Chester, Ohio North of Cincinnati. All contractors from the greater Cincinnati area.
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Deck Installation Instructions For Composite Decking
Getting Started: Careful Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County,& Lebanon Ohio contractor / contractors, the planning of the finished deck / decking layout will result in better looking finished decking projects. Staining on pressure treated decking also available. Staining composite decking is not recommended but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
1. Joist location plays an important role in the safety of the deck itself but may also affect the ease, method and price of your deck s railing system.
2. Before starting, read the installer / installers instructions of both the decking and deck railing systems planned for the project.
3. Remember that prefabricated deck rail systems often assemble faster than wood railing but they are less flexible and do not assemble in the same way as wood rail systems. To enjoy the maximum benefit of prefabricated deck rail systems, it is important to construct the deck framing with the specific rail system in mind.
4. Thoroughly reading all instructions first will make for more organized deck project. Contractors failure to do so may result in more difficult contractor installation around Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County,& Loveland Ohio contractor / contractors .
Deck Joists:
Decking joists used in deck frame construction should be 2”x 8” or larger. When installing deck boards perpendicular to the deck joists in residential applications, spacing is 16” on-center. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, & Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors . Commercial deck applications should be no more than 12” on-center. When the decking is to be laid diagonally, reduce the on-center deck joist spacing by 4”. When installing heavy loads atop your decking project, a hot tub, for example, it is important to also understand the requirements of the manufacturer as they may have specific deck framing and decking support requirements for their warranty purposes. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, & Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors or installer must be informed of any plans of hot tubs on decks. Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractor but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years by a qualified contractor. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors build.
Residential Deck Joist Spacing
16” o.c. Joists perpendicular Deck Boards
12” o.c. Joists Diagonal Deck Boards
When installing blocking for more intricate decking patterns, Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County,& Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors must remember that solid blocking (blocking laid on the flat on deck ) will inhibit water flow and result in buildup on deck of organic materials over time, which will make deck cleaning more difficult. For best results when blocking is required, it should be installed ladder style. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County, & Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractor but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years by qualified contractors. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors install.
Deck Installation Board Spacing:
All decking materials, whether wood, composite decking or metal, undergo some degree of linear expansion with the changes of weather and the season, espeaially around Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County,& Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors. To compensate for the effects of deck contraction and decking expansion, the following installation standards must be maintainedby all contractors: Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, & Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors / builder / build / builders / installer / installers decking / deck staining. Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractor but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years by qualified contractors. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
• 3/16” side to side spacing between the decking boards
• 1/4” gap between the deck board and any solid structure such as a wall or post
• 1/8” gap between decking board ends
Contractors adhering to these decking installation spacing parameters will:
• Promote proper deck drainage and deck ventilation.
• Aid in the deck / decking removal of organic debris.
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Installer / Contractor Installation Fasteners:
The use of stainless steel deck / decking fasteners & approved coated composite decking screws is strongly recommended. Fasteners should always be driven in at a 90 degree angle to the deck / decking surface. Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractor but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years by qualified contractors.
Toe nailing/screwing is not recommended anywhere on deck / decking. Instead, the placement of an additional decking / deck joist, when needed, is recommended to allow perpendicular installation of fasteners. Clean, perfectly straight lines of fasteners on decking / deck boards look better than wobbly lines. Use white chalk, straight deck / decking boards or string lines as templates for straight lines. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County,& Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors DO NOT USE COLORED CHALK. Colored chalk is designed to be permanent and will stain the decking surface. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County, & Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors there is no known way to remove colored chalk from decking. Decking may be face fastened. Annual thread, ring shank and spiral shank nails, of sufficient length, have excellent holding power and produce good results. Gun nails may be used but, depending on the gun, the temperature of the decking and other factors such as head type, head size and shank nail geometry, deck guns may not produce optimal results. Test first. Decking screws have superior holding power. Conventional bugle head decking screws produce solid connections but have a tendency to cause mushrooming on the deck surface. The mushrooms may be left as is on the decking surface, flattened or removed (pat down with a rubber mallet), as desired. For a cleaner looking deck, our contractors use composite deck screws which flatten out deck material. Achieving this look is possible with deck screws designed specifically for composite decking. Available commercially, in home centers and hardware stores, these deck screws are engineered specifically to work with composite decking and prevent mushrooming on the decking surface, resulting in better looking finished deck project. For the most attractive deck installations, approved commercially available hidden fastener systems may be used by any contractorr. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County,& Middletown Ohio contractor / contractors a deck installer must read the usage instructions of the specific deck fastener manufacturer thoroughly before beginning your deck installation. It is always prudent to test the particular deck fastener, ensuring the decking appearance is acceptable to the owner, as different fasteners produce different looks on varies decking / deck surfaces. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Fairfield, Butler County,& Cincinnati Ohio contractor / contractors Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractors but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years by a qualified contractors. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
Deck installers / contractors can lay deck boards directional. Different looks can be achieved by laying the decking in the same or alternating directions. The Graining Pattern repeats approximately every three feet along the deck board length. To ensure you orient the deck / decking boards to achieve the desired effect, a directional label is affixed to each decking / deck board showing the direction of the graining. Should this decking / deck label be misplaced or discarded, you can use a key feature of the deck / decking graining pattern as a reference. During the deck / decking planning phase of any decking project, notations about deck grain direction should be made to achieve the desired effect. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Sharonville, Butler County,& Dayton Ohio contractor / contractors. Contractors should all understand & know this. Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractor but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Staining should then be accomplished on decking every two years by qualified contractors. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
Deck Fascia Installation
Composite decking / deck fascia is designed for fascia applications only. It is NOT to be used as structural members, decking surfaces or stair treads. Before initiating any project, obtain a copy of your local Cincinnati or Dayton Ohio county deck building codes and understand them thoroughly. Composite decking fascia comes color matched for composite decking boards. Deck fascia can be used as an aesthetic covering for exposed deck rim joists, decking stair stringers and deck stair risers. All deck composite fascia boards must be fully supported by a sub-fascia (backer board) made of structurally sound lumber and fastened with 2 fasteners every 16” on center. Decking composite fascia may be used to wrap posts or stringers but it is NOT intended for any structural applications. Contractors should all understand & know this. Staining composite decking is not recommended by any contractor but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years by qualified contractors. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors build.
1. Install deck / decking posts and decking joists in a manner compliant with your local county building codes and decking manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Cut and attach sub-fascia (nominal 2”x12” backer boards) to the ends of exposed deck joists.
3. Cut fascia decking / deck to length and mount top board directly to the backer board every 16” on-center using 3” galvanized screws.
IMPORTANT NOTES Contractor / contractors or Installer; Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, Hamilton, Butler County, & Forrest Park Ohio contractor / contractors
DO NOT fasten fascia decking within 1-1/2” of end of fascia deck board as it may cause eventual cracking of deck / decking boards. DO NOT fasten fascia decking / deck within 1” of edge of fascia deck / decking board as it may cause eventual cracking of deck boards. To ensure a clean finish looking deck, always drive fasteners into fascia decking / deck at a 90-degree angle. Contractors DO NOT butt fascia deck / decking boards together when installing. Contractors be sure to leave a 1/8” gap between deck boards. For longer decking / deck runs, fascia decking / deck may be scarf cut for a cleaner appearance. Cincinnati, Liberty Township, West Chester, Blue Ash, Mason, & Fairfield Ohio contractor / builder / builders / build / contractors. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
At corners, deck / decking fascia may be butt jointed or angle cut to create a clean deck appearance. Contractors / Installer & Customer preference. Staining composite decking is not recommended but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Staining should then be accomplished every two years by qualified contractors. Contractors to prevent excessive water absorption in deck / decking, an unobstructed air flow is required below deck / decking. Flat areas below deck / decking where standing water may gather should be addressed by grading or improved drainage. Contractors for decks / decking with limited ventilation, add flow through vents at various locations around deck / decking rim joist.
We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built. Waterproofing is vital to long lasting healthy deck. We take our time pressure washing to avoid streaks.
Serving the Cinncinnati & Dayton Ohio areas; Butler, Warren, & Hamilton County. Liberty Township, Mason, West Chester, Lebanon, Springboro, Franklin, Miamisburg, & Centerville Ohio.
Pressure Treated Deck Construction & Deck Staining also available. Staining composite decking is not recommended but can be accomplished for aesthetic purposes. Deck staining should then be re-applied on decking every two years. Staining on pressure treated decks should be applied after lumber has weathered 6 months to a year. Staining should not wait more than a year after construction. Contractors Local. We offer 30% off deck staining prices to our customers who have decking our contractors built.
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