Decks
Repair for an Old Wooden Porch
Rescue an old wooden porch from the elements. By Clint C. Thomas, Esq.
Above Ground Treated Wood Warranties – Clarification and Enhancements
Viance LLC, a leading and innovative manufacturer of advanced wood protection technologies, has clarified and enhanced its existing Lifetime Limited warranties for residential preservatives, to highlight the acceptable use of Above Ground treated wood products. Recent changes to the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) standards have led to the misconception that all deck framing, including joist and beams, must […]
Installing New Deck Boards Over a Solid, Existing Frame
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
By Larry Walton I had been keeping this deck alive for several years with an occasional replacement board, some sanding,a little deck stain. I even trimmed the ends of a section of the cantilevered deck boards. But now the time had arrived to build a new deck. I started pulling off […]
Deck Building Tips
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
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 […]
Upgrade your Deck
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Projects
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 […]
Create an Environmentally Friendly Backyard
Construction How-To, Decks, Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
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 […]
Clean and Seal Your Composite Deck With Defy
Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Projects, Waterproofing
For more info on these products, click here: Defy Composite Deck Sealer Defy Composite Deck Cleaner Follow these simple steps to clean mold on composite decking (cleaning Trex®) When you made the decision to build your deck using composite lumber, you paid a little more for your lumber, expecting that it would […]
Deck Product Roundup
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
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
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
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. […]