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link to How to Lay Out Your Deck & Footings

How to Lay Out Your Deck & Footings

Creating your own deck can be a big project, as there are many different steps you need to take - especially when it comes to planning.  One of the first things you need to do before you can...

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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 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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link to How To Picture Frame Deck

How To Picture Frame Deck

There are lots of different techniques and methods to finish the ends of your decking. One popular technique is ‘picture framing’ or ‘bordering’ your decking. If you understand, the...

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link to How To Attach A Deck To A House

How To Attach A Deck To A House

If you’re planning to install a deck onto the outside of your home, then you are going to need to make sure that your deck is sufficiently supported and fully secure. Towards that end, you are...

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link to Carpenter’s Reasons For Installing Blocking Between Joists on a Deck

Carpenter’s Reasons For Installing Blocking Between Joists on a Deck

Have you watched the neighbour's deck being built and wondered why the carpenter installed blocking between the deck joists? The purpose of blocking between deck joists is to rigidity for the...

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Hi! I am Ryan Nickel – a Red Seal carpenter, the owner and operator of E3 Construction and this website. Both of which allow me to do three things that I love, building things, spending time outdoors and sharing what I have learned with others. I hope to share what I have learned from years of wearing a tool belt and am still learning every summer as I have the privilege of building decks. Along with sharing what I learned of the things that can further enhance your outdoor oasis, making your deck, your happy place with the right accessories.

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