Journal of Light Construction: Decks & Porches

Deck Lights

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:23:09 EST

Fiberon's Accent Lights are recessed into the deck surface

Long-Span PVC Deck Rail

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:23:12 EST

The Azek Rail spans a full 10 feet between posts

Alabama Deck Collapse Injures Spring Break Partiers

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:23:55 EST

An deck at an Alabama beach house failed suddenly in early March under the weight of students partying on spring break, sending several to the hospital.

Alabama Deck Collapse Injures Spring Break Students

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:50:16 EST

A deck on a Gulf Shores, Alabama, rental property failed suddenly under the weight of students at a spring break party.

Getting Started with TPO Roofing

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:58:17 EST

This tougher alternative to rubber membrane can be installed without adhesive

No-Rot Ledger

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:56:19 EST

The Deck Ledger system consists of extruded aluminum ledger boards and joist hangers

Framing Decks With Steel Joists

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:20:23 EST

A New Jersey deck builder describes the advantages of steel framing

Three Ways to Vent a Soffit

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:32:35 EST

Cor-A-Vent corrugated polypropylene vents offer a low-profile soffit alternative to metal strip vents and perforated fiber-cement panels

Remodeling Show Preview: Decks and the Code

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:50:39 EST

Glenn Mathewson presents a two-day program of study for the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) Master Deck Building Certification.

A Deck-Builder's Tool Kit

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:56:38 EST

These specialized tools make the work go faster

Laminating Stringers for Curved Deck Stairs

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:02:10 EST

A full-scale plywood template doubles as the base for the bending frame

Does Code Allow Ground Supported Decks?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:29:46 EST

Although not directly addressed by the code, model code provisions seem to permit their use

Working With Helical Piers

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:41:16 EST

Engineered steel piles are an affordable foundation option for small jobs and tricky sites

Is There a Way to Predict Which Pieces of PT Lumber Will Twist?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:07:47 EST

Matching grain orientation at both ends of a piece of lumber indicates stability.

Sprucing Up a Porch Floor

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:39:32 EST

A small porch replacement job calls for cantilevered framing and curved decking

PVC Post Covers

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:15:32 EST

These PVC wraps make it easy to trim out wood or steel columns

Wolf PVC Deckboards

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 01:44:57 EST

Wolf has added two tropical-hardwood colors to its PVC Deckboard collection.

Restoring a Circular Porch

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:24:36 EST

Rot-resistant materials and better details extend the life of this unique coastal porch.

Flooring an L-Shaped Porch

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:33:00 EST

Framing and flooring an L-shaped porch to allow proper drainage.

Durable Decking

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:22:55 EST

Eastman Chemical Co. says its Perennial Wood is impervious to moisture and rot.