Which Decking Material Is Right For You? Comparing the Top 5
You have decided that a deck is right for your family. The additional outdoor living space will be an excellent home improvement. Creating space to enjoy your home and the great outdoors together....
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...
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...
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...
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...
22 Canadian Cities Deck Footings Depth & Max Distance from House
Deck footings are the most important part of a deck, for they support the entire deck. If a joist fails, its bad but can be repaired. A deck footing failing, and your entire deck will need to be...
