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Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question Chances are, if you step into just about any backyard in any part of the country, you will find something made with preserved wood. You are likely to see a deck, a raised bed garden, a picnic table, or a children’s playset – all probably built with preserved wood. These […]
Treated Wood vs Treated Primer
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Be careful what you specify, not all treatments are the same Exterior wood trim adds natural dimension and architectural interest to any home. The good news: exterior treated trim product awareness by builders is raising the bar to force manufacturers to provide products that will last. But, with so many warranties and manufacturers’ claims to […]
Using Decorative Rafter Tails
Construction How-To, Outdoor Living, Patios, Porches and Gazebos
Dress up your rafters with a decorative tail pattern. By Matt Weber At the recent Remodeling Show/Deck Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, the EHT staff caught up with our friend Mark Clement, who was giving a demonstration on how to cut decorative rafter tails. With a limitless array of patterns, these stylistic enhancements to […]
Deck Building Tips
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By Mark Clement Why do I love building wood decks so much? I think it’s because a well-crafted deck is more than a box and some boards on the back of a house. A lot more. Because I’m a contractor and a carpenter, I find that decks are part layout, part site work, and […]
How to Build a Pergola
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Add a stylish enhancement to your back yard. By Matt Weber
Create an Environmentally Friendly Backyard
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Using natural materials and local resources can help you help the environment. By Charlie Jourdain Homeowners today pour a lot of energy and study into ways they can make their homes more environmentally friendly. Yet when it comes to maximizing the features that make the most of their environmental opportunities, many forget […]
Structural Porch Column Rot Repair
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What do anthills and porch columns have in common? The answer should be nothing, but we know better… By Rob Robillard
Rebuilding a Rotted Deck on a Flat Roof
Decks, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
By Rob Robillard A client recently asked if I would replace her badly worn-out roof deck. This wooden deck was built over her screen porch and on top of a flat roof. It’s not really flat: It’s pitched 1/4 inch per foot, but without a spirit level you can’t really tell. Years of neglect and lack of gutter coverage above […]
Installing Urethane Column Wraps
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Using Urethane Column Wraps to Wrap it up. By Kathy Ziprik