I'm looking for someone to put up a fence and a Deck. I'm gun shy a little since I've been burned before with hiring contractors . Can anyone refer someone or know someone who is a pro and does great work?
I didn't think this warranted a new thread however I am looking for a deck builder as well and wanted to see if anybody out there had any good leads for contractors.
Anybody have any good experiences that they can pass along?
If it's a simple deck, any desire to build it yourself? Home Depot has a book called deck building 1-2-3, VERY handy resource for those looking to take a stab at building a simple deck. Goes on to cover more complex decks but if you just want a small, square one, they really aren't that difficult to put together.
If it's a simple deck, any desire to build it yourself? Home Depot has a book called deck building 1-2-3, VERY handy resource for those looking to take a stab at building a simple deck. Goes on to cover more complex decks but if you just want a small, square one, they really aren't that difficult to put together.
Save a ton of money too.
But are those book to code?
My advise for someone looking for a contractor to build a deck/fence. Go to a top notch home builder and find out who they contract for their work, it'll be done to code, most likely get the homebuilders price as well
My advise for someone looking for a contractor to build a deck/fence. Go to a top notch home builder and find out who they contract for their work, it'll be done to code, most likely get the homebuilders price as well
I don't think they would be allowed to sell them if they weren't, would they?
I know they electrical books are built with local codes in mind.
I don't think it has so much to do with weight as it does with the posts shifiting during the thaw, does it? You want to get below the frost line more for the purpose of things staying in position if I understand it correctly.
Yeah, I've always been told to sink fence posts 3 feet. I know we also put the deck piles 4 feet down, but I didn't think the fence was as critical.
I've always drilled my posts about 3.5 ft or as deep as the bobcat auger could go. After I set the 4x6 post in with concrete they don't go anywhere. I've been asked to do about 8-10 fences over the last 6 years and I check back on them periodically and they still haven't moved.
I have a brother-in-law who I know does excellent work. He is a draftsman but lost his job recently thanks to the downturn. He is doing a living room at the moment installing a new fireplace, new walls, doors etc. But I sure he can do decks etc. as he has done that in the past. He will be reasonable and will do a very good job.
Just don't get chain link. Some people in my 'hood have them and they look terrible in a residential community. Wood or bust.
Thanks for coming out. Before deciding what kind of fence to build check your title for any restrictive covenants or caveats that dictate what types of fence you are allowed to build. In many places, chain link is mandatory.
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Deck and fence (Help)
