Keys to Building a Safer Deck – Part 1
When built the right way, a deck should last at least fifteen years before requiring repair or updates. Of course, this depends on the materials you’ve chosen to use to build your deck. And that’s why it’s so important to understand each product you use in your deck’s construction, from the wood or composite decking…
Should You Use Composite Decking When You Build Your Deck?
Decking made from alternative materials such as composite lumber and PVC has been a large part of the deck building market for many decades, with composites being constantly improved to a point where composite are well worth considering for any deck building project. In addition to the various styles and colors available, composite decking offers…
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Three Tips for Building a Better Deck
Building a deck can be a lot of fun and, when compared to other home improvement projects, is relatively easy to accomplish with a little research to improve your overall building skills. But as someone who has been involved in deck building for over twenty-five years, there are certain things homeowners and contractors do that…
Deck Materials You’ll Need to Build Your Deck…from the Bottom Up
When you first start planning to build your deck, you’ll quickly realize there are many options when it comes to figuring out what materials to use. From the footings to the lumber to the fasteners and screws, getting a grip on your materials is a first-step to building a safe deck you’ll enjoy. Footings When…
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How to Build a Deck: The Importance of Planning Your Building Project
What’s great about building a deck is it’s a project you can tackle in a short amount of time with some fairly basic tools and minimal skills. That’s not to say building a deck is easy. And I’m not suggesting you should stop reading this article and run to the lumber yard (you do shop…
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