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Replace an Old Deck with Composite Decking

Decks, Decks, Decks, Demolition August 12, 2008 Matt Weber

Replacing Worn-out Wood with Low-Maintenance Composites. Decks take a lot of abuse. Due to their very nature, we expect them to withstand brutal attacks from direct sunlight and driving rainwater. And, if not properly preserved and maintained, a wood deck will eventually require a major facelift, as shown in this article. The sundeck we remodeled for this issue […]

Deck Demolition Made Easy

Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Decks, Demolition, Porches and Gazebos May 8, 2008 Chad

Tearing down decks is more fun with the right demolition tools

Recip Saw Roundup

Demolition, Tool Reviews, Tools July 22, 2006 Matt Weber

Both professionals and DIY’ers love the reciprocating saw. These things are often used for dismantling or demolishing some sort of structure, and the primal thrill that comes with “tearing stuff up” speaks to a lot of people; recips are simply fun to use. Moreover, reciprocating saws are very versatile tools, designed for making cut-outs and cut-offs, disassembling wood framing, trimming […]

Tool School: Hammer Drills and Masonry Bits

Demolition, Power Tools, Stone and Concrete, Tool Reviews, Tools April 14, 2004 Sonia

Anchoring items to concrete or masonry often requires boring a hole, inserting an anchor of some sort, then bolting or screwing the item in place. Good examples include porch piers, step railings and safety hand bars. The flashing around chimneys is another example. Three different types of tools can be used for boring these holes: a rotary drill, a rotary […]

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