Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question By Belinda Remley Whether taking on a project themselves or hiring professional contractors to handle
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
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
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
Atlanta, GA — MoistureShield, a signature composite decking brand at Oldcastle APG, introduces new Catalina to its Meridian™ capped composite decking line, a soft “greige” shade reminiscent
Take an Old Wood Deck from Drab to Fab with a Composite Decking Makeover Over time, wood decks inevitably show signs of aging such as
Make a deck guard rail into a shade-throwing thing of DIY beauty.
A fast, efficient—and accurate as all get-out—way to frame your next deck.
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
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
(guest post courtesy Western Red cedar Lumber Association) How do you restore an ageing aggregate patio in desperate need of repair? Well, you have a
(Guest post by Charlie Jourdain, California Redwood Association) A deck is perhaps the most versatile fixture on a home’s exterior. I like to think of
By Monte Burch When our deck weathered to splits and splinters we had a major problem. With more than 1,800
New Requirements to Resist Lateral Loads
Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat Spring will be here before we know it, making late winter an ideal time to get a head
Q: How do I repair a deck joist that is starting to rot? A: The easiest way is to repair a joist is to
Applying the Cantilever Concept to Your Deck Designs
Attention to Detail: Add both form and function to the outdoor living space.
When it comes to composite decking, a little research can pay off in the long run.
Decks are such a hot item for today’s home. There seems to be no limit to the new innovations, helpful accessories and decorative accents that
Extreme How-To recently published an article featuring Tando Composites Beach House Shake Atlantica being installed at the Dartmouth, Massachusetts Fire Station. Beach House Shake was a part of the exterior renovations that were done as part of an overall expansion and updates. You can read the article here. Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, […]
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