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Your average deck really isn’t all that involved of a project to tackle as a homeowner or non-builder – especially when it comes to doing relatively minor repairs. Determining whether or not you need to pull a permit, though, is a big question that needs to be answered. While some localities are going to require […]
On the one hand, finding a place to store firewood – indoors or out – is pretty simple and straightforward. It fits pretty much anywhere. On the other hand, though, finding the RIGHT place to put firewood is a lot more challenging. Some folks believe they can fill their deck boxes with firewood, but you […]
It doesn’t take long for a new deck to become the living room of your outdoor space. Before you know it, the deck is cluttered with all kinds of furniture, outdoor toys and gear, and everything else! A deck box, on the other hand, keeps things tidy and arranged. You can stuff anything in a […]
The odds are pretty good that even if you’ve never built a deck before you just know – intuitively somehow – that the deck boards are supposed to run a little bit longer than the perimeter framing. Why, though? You want to let your deck boards overhang at least a couple of inches for a […]
Few things are as startling as hearing a loud POP! from your backyard, especially if it happens during a freezing cold night in the dead of winter. Deck owners no, though, that their decks are going to make all kinds of crazy noises – including pops and snaps – when it gets cold. The reason […]
Maybe you had your deck up for a couple of months. Maybe even a couple of years. But now – all of a sudden – your deck squeaks, pops, and cracks every time you step on it. What’s the deal? Well, it turns out that after your deck has had time to acclimate it tends […]
Even though composite deck materials are becoming more popular by the day, it’s still really tough to beat the look, feel, and finish of a nice cedar deck. That said, cedar deck boards aren’t just expensive to work with – they can also be prone to shrinking based on ambient humidity levels. The boards, finish […]
So you have your deck framing all taken care of and now all that’s left is to get your deck boards locked in place. All you have to do is fire up the screw gun and get to work, right? Wrong! While you definitely want to screw deck boards down (rather than nail them), it’s […]
A lot of new builders (and a lot of veteran contractors alike, even) tend to think of building materials as universally interchangeable. Boards that work well on a deck work just as well on a fence, right? Not exactly. You see, deck boards are specifically cut and milled for deck builds only. On top of […]
Building a deck might not look all that tough on the surface. A couple of boards for framing, some deck boards on top, maybe a railing and definitely some stairs – right? Wrong. The choice of materials you use to build your deck is a huge piece of the puzzle. 2 x 8 boards might […]
