How to Build a Deck

Nothing is as soothing as a jacuzzi. With the right hot tub deck ideas, you can craft a wonderful space. You’ll be able to rest and relax with ease or enjoy time together with your … Read more

The installation of railing posts is often the lead up to completing a deck project. The posts must meet Code requirements for height, spacing, strength, and even fasteners. It is important to understand how to … Read more

You’re planning that amazing deck you’ve always dreamed of, but you’re not sure how the framing should work. Having the right number of deck beams is essential to building a safe and sturdy deck. But … Read more

Before I built a deck, I’d never considered anything beyond pressure treated lumber as the primary building material for a deck. It wasn’t until I saw a friend’s red cedar deck up close for the … Read more

Staining a new deck or an existing deck is an excellent way to protect your investment from UV damage, mold, mildew, and rot. It will help preserve the surface for many years of enjoyment. If … Read more

When building my last deck, one of the major challenges I had was finding a way to lay my wood deck boards so that it looked good but still maintained the integrity of the structure. … Read more

You’ve completed your deck’s framing and it’s time to add the railing. Given that a deck railing’s purpose is to prevent people from falling off of it, it’s critical to have proper deck railing post … Read more

When building a deck railing, there are many factors to consider, but the most important one is deck railing height. Many people are not aware that there are strict guidelines for how high a deck … Read more

When I built my first deck a long time ago, one of the big questions was how to properly fasten the structure. Specifically, I wanted to know the strongest way to attach my joists to … Read more