Establishing your Wants and your Needs.
Most people want to design their own deck but often do not know how to start. This is how we suggest you start. Try exploring the big picture; don't get hung up on details. Use your imagination. If you are still saying things like "I want a deck ... [... more]
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Prevent Deck Foundations From Sinking
Before you dig your frost footings, you will want to make sure the soil in properly compacted to support the deck load. Often when new houses are built, the process of digging its foundation disrupts the soil and leaves the yard unsettled. This ... [... more]
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Attaching the Ledger Board to the House Rim
Attaching a ledger board to the house rim is the most basic and best option of all the ledger board applications. Hold the flashing in place as you lift the ledger board into position. Use a 4' level to make sure you apply it perfectly straight. ... [... more]
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Introduction to Pressure Treated
Wood can be impregnated with a variety of preservative chemicals to prevent rot and insect infestation when used in exterior applications like building decks. Most treated wood will have a green tint that will turn to gray after couple of years ... [... more]
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Sizing Joist Hangers
Always make sure you are using the largest hanger size for a particular joist. Joist hangers are designed and engineered for specific applications. Each situation offers its own unique set of stresses and load carrying capacities. If ever you ... [... more]
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Building Relationships and Decks in Georgia
From building one deck at a time to building relationships that last a lifetime, John Lea, owner of DECKSOUTH Inc. in Marietta, Georgia, has constantly focused on offering excellent customer service, and in the process has built a successful ... [... more]
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Decking Michigan Out With Creative Wood Products
Back in 1986 in Flint, Michigan, Creative Wood Products was a one-man operation, with the designing and building of custom decks its only facet of business. And that was no small feat, given that at the time, the term "custom decking" was ... [... more]
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Deck Stairs & Steps Requirements
When building stairs for your deck you will also be expected to follow the IRC building requirements. These requirements are strictly enforced by building inspectors. The minimum width for stairs is 36", but we recommend using 48" stairs [... more]
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Decking Fasteners
The most popular method is using wood screws through the decking and into the framing members. This is the basis of the following guidelines. The screws used to attach decking are not common wood screws. They are designed specially to fasten ... [... more]
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Ledger Board Fasteners
It is very important that you use the right size and kind of fasteners to install your ledger board. Your deck will depend on the load carrying capacity of these screws or bolts to support hundreds of pounds and prevent the deck from ripping away ... [... more]
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Composite Decking Materials Review
Decks.com Connects Homeowners to Deck Builders, Products and Information At Decks.com the question we hear more often than any other is "What is the best composite decking material?" The answer is that it really depends on what you are looking . [... more]
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Stainless Steel Deck Hardware
We have all heard the adage that a chain is a strong as its weakest link. Most often the reason for deck failure is poor hardware. Saving money on fasteners is the wrong idea. Quality hardware is important for the longevity of your deck as well ... [... more]
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