The best placement for a gas grill on your deck is well-ventilated and sufficiently removed from flammable material like furniture, curtains, vinyl house siding and overhanging branches. The deck...
Category: Deck Designing
If you are new to deck building, you might be unsure whether the decking should run parallel to the house or if there are other options. If building a deck beside your house, there are two common...
Which is Better, a Floating or Freestanding Deck Beside Your House?
Thinking of building a deck, there are two designs to consider freestanding or floating. It's important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of both options before starting construction. As...
Overhanging decking is a good practice in deck construction. The overhang enhances the look of the deck but also helps the deck to last longer. Protecting both the joist and the decking, especially...
Best Composite Decking for a Full Sun Deck and Two Runner Ups
A south-facing back door is a perfect place for a deck. A full sun deck that you can bask in the sun's warmth all day long. With the maximum sun exposure for any deck. Such an ideal deck location...
Your backyard is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Often this can be enhanced with a surface to eat, barbeque or sit and contemplate. There are two main options for this in...