Project Planning
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What Size 2x Joists Should I Use?
Some of your decisions for deck framing may be based in cost and how hard the boards are to move around. These are good reasons, but decks are long-term investments,...
What Size 2x Joists Should I Use?
Some of your decisions for deck framing may be based in cost and how hard the boards are to move around. These are good reasons, but decks are long-term investments,...
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Making An Artificial Deck Look Natural
Does low maintenance decking look too much like plastic for your taste? Real wood is difficult to imitate, but artificial decking is hard to beat in its longevity. Getting the...
Making An Artificial Deck Look Natural
Does low maintenance decking look too much like plastic for your taste? Real wood is difficult to imitate, but artificial decking is hard to beat in its longevity. Getting the...
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Integrating an "Outdoor Kitchen" into Your Deck...
Adding an outdoor kitchen to your deck can transform your backyard into a hub for cooking, entertaining, and relaxation. For homeowners building their own deck, integrating an outdoor kitchen is...
Integrating an "Outdoor Kitchen" into Your Deck...
Adding an outdoor kitchen to your deck can transform your backyard into a hub for cooking, entertaining, and relaxation. For homeowners building their own deck, integrating an outdoor kitchen is...
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Replacing Your Railing (or adding on to it)
Having a good solid railing is what makes a deck safe and determines how obstructed your view is. It's good to choose a railing that fits your previous rail style,...
Replacing Your Railing (or adding on to it)
Having a good solid railing is what makes a deck safe and determines how obstructed your view is. It's good to choose a railing that fits your previous rail style,...
Understanding Deck Materials and Styles
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Hidden Fasteners For Grooved Decking
Nearly all collections of artificial decking and even some wood deck types are available with grooves on the edges, designed to accept a hidden fastener clip for a...
Hidden Fasteners For Grooved Decking
Nearly all collections of artificial decking and even some wood deck types are available with grooves on the edges, designed to accept a hidden fastener clip for a...
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Decking Tiers - "Good, Better, Best" ?
Decking comes in lots of shapes, styles, materials, textures, colors, and variegation patterning. The higher up in price you go, the nicer the board looks, feels, and behaves during installation...
Decking Tiers - "Good, Better, Best" ?
Decking comes in lots of shapes, styles, materials, textures, colors, and variegation patterning. The higher up in price you go, the nicer the board looks, feels, and behaves during installation...
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Types of Fascia Screws
Fascia and riser boards are usually fastened with a different type of screw that's often shorter than what's used for decking, because of the board profile and orientation. Since fascia...
Types of Fascia Screws
Fascia and riser boards are usually fastened with a different type of screw that's often shorter than what's used for decking, because of the board profile and orientation. Since fascia...
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Types of Decking Screws
Using the old-fashioned method of screwing through a deck board into the deck frame is the most secure way to fasten a piece of decking. But if you're using anything...
Types of Decking Screws
Using the old-fashioned method of screwing through a deck board into the deck frame is the most secure way to fasten a piece of decking. But if you're using anything...
Deck Building How-Tos
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Finishing Deck Edges and Board Ends
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. ...
Finishing Deck Edges and Board Ends
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...
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Assembling Multi-Ply Beams
If you're not using an extra-wide engineered beam, chances are that you have multiple layers of framing on your beam. Why should I bother with nailing or screwing the...
Assembling Multi-Ply Beams
If you're not using an extra-wide engineered beam, chances are that you have multiple layers of framing on your beam. Why should I bother with nailing or screwing the...
