Decks
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How to Build a Deck, Deck Building Basics for the DIY’er
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
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Decks are among the most popular home-improvement projects, and a smart grasp of the basics is crucial to construction.
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DIY’ers Going For Wood-Alternative Deck Building Products
Building Materials, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, News and Updates
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By Toby Bostwick Over the past year, outdoor living spaces have become just as much a place to unplug as they have a designated zone for homework lessons, remote work meetings and intimate dinner gatherings. Given the uptick in time spent outdoors, it’s no surprise Extreme-how-to’ers are taking their skillset to the deck and transforming these once boxy spaces into […]
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Building a Code-Compliant Deck
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
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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. Local codes were created to […]
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Build a Deck with Steel Framing
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Outdoors
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Build A Bigger and Better Deck That Lasts For Years By Toby Bostwick In a year appropriately dubbed “the year of the yard,” it is no surprise people across the country are thinking about building a bigger and better deck that’s worthy of the ultimate staycation. For Extreme-how-to’ers dreaming about constructing a sprawling deck for outdoor dining, entertaining and lounging, […]
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Aluminum vs. Wood Patio Covers: Which Is Right for You?
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Hardscape, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios
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Photo Courtesy of J&W Lumber and Mendocino Forest Products If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be wondering about the differences between aluminum and wood patio covers. Both look stylish, protect against the weather, and won’t break your bank. So, which is right for you? This quick article will compare these two […]
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Summertime Deck Building Project
Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Projects
Deck building and design details with 30 photos By Mark Clement My usual tack when I write an article like this is to take you through the how-to in as deep a dive as I can. While I still get in there on this one, the scope of this project is a little much for Step 1, Step 2, etc. […]
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Fiberon Partners with CAMO
Decks, Decks, DIY Updates, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
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Fiberon and CAMO partner to offer better ways to build beautiful outdoor living spaces CAMO, the brand dedicated to creating innovative deck fasteners and tools, and Fiberon, a leading manufacturer of low-maintenance decking, railing and cladding, are partnering to offer Fiberon EDGE, EDGEX and STARTER Clips to Fiberon’s entire dealer network. The partnership brings together two trusted brands that put […]
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Deckorators® Unveils New Decking and Deck Railing Products
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living
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Perfect for Creating Getaways at Home In 2020, millions of people started to spend more time than ever within their property lines. As the pandemic postponed trips and limited interactions to screens, many U.S. homeowners invested in new decks as a getaway: a comfortable exterior room for household gatherings, a peaceful retreat to focus on personal wellness, an outdoor dining […]
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Deck Care Tips Can Extend Longevity as Winter Officially Arrives
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As winter officially settles in and blankets much of the country in cold or harsh weather, the added moisture and freeze-thaw cycles can wreak havoc on outdoor structures. For high moisture climates, composites are the surefire way to eliminate rotting and deterioration. Many now offer easy upkeep, splinter-free comfort and affordable options. One example is MoistureShield composite decking, which provides […]
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Patio Roof Riser
Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios
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In the past, attaching an elevated deck patio cover to any structure, required posts mounted through the existing roof. As roofs run different pitches, these labor intensive post mounts have to be customized for each roof. They also require cutting into the existing roof, increasing home-owner and contractor liability with the risk of possible future roof leaks. Non-elevated patio covers […]
