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...
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What Size 2x Joists Should I Use?
Your choice for joist size should be determined by how big your deck is, how solid you want it to feel, and what you can get your hands on. 2x6,...
What Size 2x Joists Should I Use?
Your choice for joist size should be determined by how big your deck is, how solid you want it to feel, and what you can get your hands on. 2x6,...
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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...
Understanding Deck Materials and Styles
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How Long Are Composite Deck Boards?
Typically, composite and low-maintenance deck boards are available in 12 foot, 16 foot, and 20 foot lengths. You may find that chain home-improvement retailers have other...
How Long Are Composite Deck Boards?
Typically, composite and low-maintenance deck boards are available in 12 foot, 16 foot, and 20 foot lengths. You may find that chain home-improvement retailers have other...
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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...
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...
