Category: Deck Construction

Deck blocks are great for building a low backyard deck. You can have stable support for your deck for less than $20 and a half an hour of work. Making deck blocks light work and budget-conscious but...

There are several reasons not to connect a deck to the house, even when it is beside the house. A house with a brick veneer, which you cannot attach a ledger to. Or even a house with stucco, yes, you...

There are several different ways to finish the substructure of a composite deck. Installing composite fascia board is one of the more popular, providing a consistent finish both in appearance and...

Determining how long a deck will last often determines if building a deck is worth it. Or how much money to spend on a deck. If the deck will only last a few years, you will only spend a minimal...

I have built many decks over the years. Ranging from a couple of hundred bucks to over thirty thousand. I have even seen decks that would compete with your house budget to build. But if you are...

Composite decking is a beautiful low maintenance decking option replacing many wood decking options. Which is probably why I install more composite decking then wood. With many homeowners embracing...