Decks

• Upgrade your Deck

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Projects August 3, 2016 Sonia

  

                Quality treated wood and a hidden-fastener system give an old deck a facelift. When it came time to replace some rotted deck boards on a recent project, we chose to use high-quality, Above-Ground treated lumber and a hidden-fastener system to achieve a smooth nail-free surface that’s rot-resistant and friendly to bare feet. Here’s […]

  

• Deck Product Roundup

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living February 11, 2016 Sonia

  

                  Ecolife Stabilized Wood Real wood is the most sustainable, renewable and economical decking and fencing option you can use, and Viance offers improved wood treatment solutions that allow the beauty of real wood to shine through. Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is fully protected against termite attack and decay, and the proprietary treatment also […]

  

• Treated Wood Decking Done Right

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks February 4, 2016 Sonia

  

                    DIY Installation Advice The most widely used material for deck boards is treated lumber. There is, however, a right way and wrong way to install treated deck boards to achieve the best results. The experts at Wolmanized Wood offers the following tips to get the most from your material. During installation, […]

  

• Building a Code-Compliant Deck

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living July 13, 2015 Sonia

  

            Pro Tips on Building a Code-Compliant Deck By Rob Robillard There are approximately 40 million decks in the United States, and only half of those are code-compliant. Deck safety is a real problem. Every year we hear about decks that collapse under the weight of people or snow load.  Improperly built decks can be dangerous.  […]

  

• Build a Patio with Composite Pavers

  Construction How-To, Decks, Outdoor Living, Patios January 21, 2015 Sonia

  

                      Build a patio with composite pavers in an interlocking grid system.

  

• Pro Tips for Deck Maintenance

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Patios February 20, 2014 Sonia

  

                Spruce it up for springtime. By Mark Clement

  

• Deck Ledger Code Requirements for Lateral Loads

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living February 18, 2014 Sonia

  

            New Requirements to Resist Lateral Loads

  

• Products for Building your Deck

  Decks, Decks, Projects, Tool Reviews February 18, 2014 Sonia

  

                  It’s soon to be deck-building season. Here are some new product highlights to help outfit your outdoor retreat. By Matt Weber   Equinox XP Louvered Roof The Equinox XP Louvered Roof system is an adjustable roof that transforms from a solid covering to an open garden trellis or pergola style covering, providing […]

  

• Build a Concrete Slab

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Patios, Stone and Concrete February 10, 2014 Sonia

  

  By Matt Weber A concrete slab is one of the basic components of modern construction throughout the world. Whether used as a building foundation, sidewalk, patio or a mounting pad for your AC condenser, the method of construction is largely the same. Building codes generally require that exterior stairways have a concrete footing or foundation. Without the foundation the steps […]

  

• AZEK and TimberTech Combine Best of Railings, Add New Products at IBS Show Booth C3015

  Decks, Decks, IBS 2014, IBS Preview, Outdoor Living January 23, 2014 Sonia

  

  AZEK and TimberTech Together in One Booth at IBS Show