Posts by Ryan Nickel

If you build a ground level deck with the joists close to the ground or with a drop beam trenched into the ground to get the right height. You are going to need to figure out how to protect that...

A pressure-treated deck could last as long as 50 years with regular maintenance like yearly sealing and staining. But the average pressure-treated deck will last 15-20 years. Below, I'll explain...

I can’t stress enough the importance of sealing pressure-treated wood decks. Despite being treated and designed for withstanding weather and decay, pressure-treated wood should be sealed regularly...

We have all heard those stories. Someone built their fence or deck using pressure-treated wood. A few years later, low and behold, they had to replace it because it was rotten. Often it's not the...

There are many different types of treated wood. The most common a homeowner will come across is pressure-treated for exterior application. But there are many types of treatment for wood. Most...

You have heard that you should always use treated lumber for a outdoor project. But what is pressure-treated wood? Pressure-treated lumber, is wood that is professionally treated and infused with...