Called many different things, deck slope, deck pitch or deck fall, but all are asking the same question. How can you get water to drain off a deck? How much should a deck be sloped for water to...
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A few days ago, I had a customer call me to take a look at their deck. They had hired a paint company a couple of years back to "stain" their deck with a solid wood stain, and it was peeling and...
It is not unusual for a houses' basement window to be facing the backyard, an area also ideally suited for a deck. Raising the questions about decks around basement windows. Also related is decks...
The cool of the evening often is the best time to enjoy your outdoor living space. Enjoying your deck once the blazing sun has set, in the comfortable, cool night air. But essential to enjoying your...
Which Decking Material Is Right For You? Comparing the Top 5
You have decided that a deck is right for your family. The additional outdoor living space will be an excellent home improvement. Creating space to enjoy your home and the great outdoors together....
If your house foundation is brick or stone veneer, the deck ledger should not be attached to the house foundation. At times attaching the deck ledger will compromising the building envelop or require...