Overhanging decking is a good practice in decking building. The overhang not only enhances the look of the deck but also helps the deck to last longer. Protecting both the joist and the decking,...
Category: Deck Designing
Let’s talk building a 10’ x10’ deck, either freestanding or attached. There are many codes that go into the building of a simple 10’ x10’ deck. Starting on the ground, how many posts does a...
What is skirting on a deck? Deck skirting is material covering the ugly substructure and ground below a deck. Most decks less than four feet from the ground will look better with skirting...
People's first thoughts about a deck’s’ privacy or wind wall primarily are about increasing your comfort on your deck. Increasing comfort either through increase intimacy or sheltering from the...
I have known for years that decks can become very hot during the summer heat. Nothing shocking here! Which during our cold winters, we all long for summer warmth. But during the heat of summer, it...
It’s the first thing that catches your eye in a yard, rafters with slats crossing across them. A pergola defines your yard, being the eye-catching structure covering your deck or patio. The...