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link to How to Safely Apply Salt to Your Composite Decking

How to Safely Apply Salt to Your Composite Decking

You have a beautiful composite deck underneath all that snow and ice, and you can still enjoy it even in winter after removing the ice. However, packed snow or ice will prevent you from being on...

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link to How to Build a Deck Privacy Wall (Easy Method)

How to Build a Deck Privacy Wall (Easy Method)

Creating a private and secluded deck area doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. We used the Hoft Privacy Kit. It was both quick and easy to construct. The horizontal planks were a...

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link to How To Build Composite Deck Stairs

How To Build Composite Deck Stairs

Building your own composite deck can be a fun project for DIYers, but there’s one part that can intimidate even the most seasoned of DIY builders - the stairs.  Stairs or steps are...

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link to How To Stay Dry On Your Patio Below Your Deck

How To Stay Dry On Your Patio Below Your Deck

Elevated decks are a trendy way to create more accessible access points to your home, create beautiful vantage points, and expand your outdoor living space. However, one thing many builders...

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link to How To Protect Deck Joists From Rot Caused By Water

How To Protect Deck Joists From Rot Caused By Water

Deck joists are the most common and essential parts of your deck’s substructure.  Holding and supporting the decking of your outdoor oasis. Spaced every 12" or 16" and the rare exception...

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link to How To Install Deck Joists

How To Install Deck Joists

The whole point of a good deck is to serve as a safe platform for outdoor living. You should be able to walk across a decking platform safely, even place furniture on it so you can sit, lounge, and...

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