A common complaint about composite decking is it gets hot in the sun. This was especially true with earlier generations of composite decking. They were uncomfortably hot. Hot to walk on. Hot to the...
Category: Deck Construction
What is better than stroll out your backdoor with bare feet out on to your deck? Effortlessly transitioning between your house and your backyard all without having to but shoes on. But when the...
Composite Decking, Slippery When Wet but Two Notable Exceptions
If your constantly getting rain showers followed by sun, the decking you choose is critical for how safe your deck will be. Water on any surface increases the risk of slips and falls. Decking is no...
When selecting decking, there are two popular options, wood or composite. One thing to consider between the two is heat. How hot do the deck boards get in the sun? When first introduced, composite...
I am amazed by how many deck blocks people use when building a floating deck. With deck blocks under each joist or even three blocks per joist. Which is generally overkill. Simply this is way too...
A floating deck out in the back yard, to set up a couple of chairs to soak up the sun. Invite a few friends over. Sit out of the dirt while enjoying a few drinks together. But how much weight can a...