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Eugene Clayton

U.S.

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Expertise

I would be happy to answer any question reguarding the construction of decks, composites verses natural materials, structure support systems,railing applications,stair design, how to figure stairs etc.. Pretty much anything that has to do with decks and or porches.

Experience in the area

I have been in the construction industry for over 27 years including new home construction, custom deck and screen porches. Most of my expertise is from framing custom homes for over 20 years. I now own and opperate a very successful custom deck and screen porch company in Atlanta Ga.

Education/Credentials

High school graduate

What do you like about this subject?

I really enjoy working outdoors and designing decks and porches, especially when I see the customers reaction to what I've done.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I feel like I learn a new "trick" on every job. Although I feel like I have "mastered" the art of deck const. you can never know everything.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

When a deck falls off of a house, ( I'm sure we have all seen the news storys) 90% of the time it is due to a simple $20.00 piece of flashing that was never installed.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jen	05/12/12	10	10	10	Thank you for you help, its nice .....
Bentley	08/24/11	8	9	10	I appreciate the directeness and the promptness .....
John	07/01/11	10	2	10
Scott	06/22/11	10	10	10
Mike	06/18/11	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Eugene Clayton

2012-05-16 Fence Posts:

Hello Steve, When you go to get the posts for the fence look at the tag that is stapled to the end of the board. You want to use material that says it's rated for ground contact. Sometimes it is hard to

2012-05-11 Deck rebuilding:

Hello Jen I hate to hear stories like yours. It makes trusted good contractors look bad, and harder to get new customers to believe in you. But as for your question, If you are going to get a permit you

2012-05-11 Deck Floor:

Hello Ken, so are you asking me if you can lay tile? A floating floor would suffice so that it could move with the cold and hot expansions. Tile should be ok as long as the floor doesn't get wet. If water

2012-03-25 Decking:

Hello Rita, 1) never used the lock dry, 2)No real preference, I think the lower cost lowes brand is just as good as the high dollar stuff. 3) I know trex fades and stains. It also scratches easy.4)Pressure

2012-01-10 VYNAL DECKING LEAKS, SAME PROBLEM AS TERRY:

Hello, Sorry but I need some more information, does this deck have a undercover system? Is it made of some material that is suppose to not drain between the decking? Any type of material I can think of

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