Blog - Decks by E3

It’s the Decking that Limits how low a Deck can be

I love the convenience of low backyard decks. A perfect bridge between enjoying your house to enjoying your yard. A low backyard deck allows you to transition fluidly from yard to house and back with...

Selecting the Right Joist for Your Deck

Decking is beautiful, but it’s the joist that makes a deck strong. The joists providing the frame for the entire deck. Hidden under the decking, but joists are the unseen hero that is making all...

Better To Screw Than Nail Wood Decking, [6 Reasons]

The most common deck board fastener options for wood decking is nails or screws. They both have their strengths and weaknesses but they are not equal in their performance. When attaching deck...

Best Wood Decking Fasteners

There are several deck fasteners on the market, all with there advantages and disadvantages. Here we are going to discuss fasteners for softwood decking, the most common decking material in North...

Deck Framing Costs; With Deck Size Examples

Decking framing, the substructure that supports your deck, is essential to a good deck. Several factors affect the cost of deck framing. These factors will change individual deck framing costs....

Cost of Deck Skirting

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...