Skirting is great for dressing up the bottom of a deck while enclosing it. As a rule of thumb, you should budget about 5% of your deck budget to deck skirting. The material selected will greatly...
Posts by Ryan Nickel
Let’s talk building a 10’ x10’ deck, either freestanding or attached. There are many codes that go into the building of a simple 10’ x10’ deck. Starting on the ground, how many posts does a...
Wood decks are the most economical deck and can last for years with regular maintenance. The key is correctly caring for the wood. Sealing is one of those essential wood care items. How often does a...
The acceptability of deck pier blocks instead of footings depends on two things deck height and frost level. Pier blocks can be used instead of footings for a ground-level deck not requiring...
The question of what material to put under a deck is a question both of aesthetics and function. Not wanting to place anything that will damage your deck. At the same time, a deck should look clean...
15 Ways to Prevent Deck Joist from Rotting Plus My Top Picks
“So, in practice decay by dry rot tends to be restricted to damp, unventilated areas” TimberWise Wow, deck joists are in the exact environment, which is ideal for them to rot, damp and...
