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I can answer questions regarding decks, railings, screen enclosures and other backyard home improvement projects. As a recognized expert in new-age materials, I have a hands-on knowledge of cutting-edge composite and vinyl products.
In business here in South Jersey for twelve-plus years, I have won awards recognizing my expertise in high-end deck and lanai design and construction. Based in Barnegat and Toms River, New Jersey, my crew is building affordable quality throughout all of New Jersey.
Director, The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA). Member, New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA)
Professional Deck Builder Magazine; The Currents of New Jersey; The BeachComber News, of Brigantine, NJ.
BA in Journalism (minor in English), 1995, Penn State University.
2009 New Jersey NADRA Deck of the Year: Categories Best Low Maintenance Deck under 500 square feet; Best Overall deck project. 2010 New Jersey NADRA Deck of the Year: Category: Best Low Maintenance Deck Under 500 square feet.
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| Lynn | 01/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Gary J. Daley gave me prompt, clear ..... |
| Tim Hull | 09/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Gary, We waited a couple ..... |
| Chris | 05/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Gary, Thank you so much for your ..... |
| Pandal | 05/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your response ..... |
| John | 04/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Makes perfect sense. Thanks Gary! Much appreciated ..... |
Hi Lynn. The term "maintenance free" has legal implications that have bitten manufacturers who claimed their products were. Thus, we don't use that term any more, because you have to wash all things,
Hi Lynn. A paver patio at the elevation you described would be, as you expect, very expensive, because it would have to built up and filled in. It would also be very unstable as the fill would likely
Hi Karen. Thanks for asking. Having been born and raised here on the east coast, I've not had a lot of experience with redwood (Alright, I'll admit it: I've had none#. However, the California Redwood
Hi Tim. There are several different types of treated lumber currently in use. So I can't explain the sap. However, I would certainly give it at least a couple of days to dry out before attempting to
Hi Chris. Whatever the material, it will cause the decking to retain moisture, leading to eventual premature failure of the surface. Even if it is a quick-drying material, it will still prevent the
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