Project Planning
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A New Deck Is the DIY Project You’ll Actually E...
Ever had a home project that disrupted your entire life, and you only worked on begrudgingly? Maybe you couldn't cook in your kitchen for 6 months, or drywall dust was...
A New Deck Is the DIY Project You’ll Actually E...
Ever had a home project that disrupted your entire life, and you only worked on begrudgingly? Maybe you couldn't cook in your kitchen for 6 months, or drywall dust was...
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Using Grooved and Non-Grooved Deck Boards
Nearly all decking manufacturers make both grooved and non-grooved boards. Grooved boards were designed to accept a special hidden fastener that slips into the groove and is then...
Using Grooved and Non-Grooved Deck Boards
Nearly all decking manufacturers make both grooved and non-grooved boards. Grooved boards were designed to accept a special hidden fastener that slips into the groove and is then...
Deck Building How-Tos
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Blocking for Surface-Mounted Rail Posts
Surface-mounted railing posts are fastened with lag screws down through the post base and into the deck framing below. Typically, a large screw with a length of 4"-6" and a...
Blocking for Surface-Mounted Rail Posts
Surface-mounted railing posts are fastened with lag screws down through the post base and into the deck framing below. Typically, a large screw with a length of 4"-6" and a...
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Border Boards and Finishing Deck Edges
Hopefully, you're reading this and haven't started on your deck yet. But if your decking is down and you're troubleshooting, we still have a few ideas for you. ...
Border Boards and Finishing Deck Edges
Hopefully, you're reading this and haven't started on your deck yet. But if your decking is down and you're troubleshooting, we still have a few ideas for you. ...
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Correctly Securing Stair Stringers
The strength of a stringer comes from its "spine", which is the bottom few inches of the stringer that isn't notched out. Completely supporting this spine correctly is essential to...
Correctly Securing Stair Stringers
The strength of a stringer comes from its "spine", which is the bottom few inches of the stringer that isn't notched out. Completely supporting this spine correctly is essential to...
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Correctly Securing A Rim To Joist Ends
Decks that utilize a dropped beam need a rim that is attached solidly to the cantilevered joist ends. It's sometimes only secured with nails, which is a sure way to...
Correctly Securing A Rim To Joist Ends
Decks that utilize a dropped beam need a rim that is attached solidly to the cantilevered joist ends. It's sometimes only secured with nails, which is a sure way to...
Tips and Tricks
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Working With Ultralox Rail Cover Snaps
Ultralox and Impressions Express panels have hidden brackets inside the top and bottom rails that are covered by a top or bottom snap. Top snaps can be difficult to remove...
Working With Ultralox Rail Cover Snaps
Ultralox and Impressions Express panels have hidden brackets inside the top and bottom rails that are covered by a top or bottom snap. Top snaps can be difficult to remove...
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Cutting Aluminum Railing
Cutting aluminum with a miter saw and nonferrous blade is the best method for getting a clean, straight cut. An angle grinder fiber chop saw wheel may work, but it...
Cutting Aluminum Railing
Cutting aluminum with a miter saw and nonferrous blade is the best method for getting a clean, straight cut. An angle grinder fiber chop saw wheel may work, but it...
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Tools For Building Efficiently
You may be a contractor hoping to save money by saving time, or a homeowner hoping to save your back and knees, there are a few tools that can make...
Tools For Building Efficiently
You may be a contractor hoping to save money by saving time, or a homeowner hoping to save your back and knees, there are a few tools that can make...
Understanding Deck Materials and Styles
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What Makes Diamond Piers Great?
A Diamond Pier is our footing of choice if you want to avoid digging, install on your own schedule, and skip your footing inspection. They're concealable, versatile, and simple. Get...
What Makes Diamond Piers Great?
A Diamond Pier is our footing of choice if you want to avoid digging, install on your own schedule, and skip your footing inspection. They're concealable, versatile, and simple. Get...
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Wood, Composite, or Metal Deck Framing?
Deck framing is the skeleton of your deck, and it's important to choose what's best for you, especially when installing thousands of dollars of decking and railing on it. Learn...
Wood, Composite, or Metal Deck Framing?
Deck framing is the skeleton of your deck, and it's important to choose what's best for you, especially when installing thousands of dollars of decking and railing on it. Learn...
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How Hot Can A Deck Board Get?
Deck boards come in all sorts of profiles, colors, textures, and materials. Dark colors tend to get hotter faster than others. Different board profiles tend to cool faster than others. ...
How Hot Can A Deck Board Get?
Deck boards come in all sorts of profiles, colors, textures, and materials. Dark colors tend to get hotter faster than others. Different board profiles tend to cool faster than others. ...
