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...
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Most deck joists are wood. Fungi and water increase rotting, so the question is, how much clearance should you have between the ground and the deck joist? What is the minimum deck joist ground...
Just because its winter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your deck. Winter may be cold, but it is often still sunny. In Calgary, on average, there are 333 sunny days a year. Meaning almost every day...
Grilling on a deck is a wonderful way to bring your grill close to your house while making it easier to use with your barbeque, just being a few steps out on your deck. But wait! Did you spend...
There is something about food grilled. It just tastes better. Take any old chunk of meat or vegetables for that matter. Give it some time over a flame, and the flavour is that much better. Bringing...
You’ve decided to increase your living space with an outdoor deck. Now what? What other decisions need to be made to design and build a beautiful and durable deck. First, you need to select your...
