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A rash of catastrophic collapses around the nation is driving new deck design and code standards. Builders who keep up and know how to fix what's wrong with America's aging decks will prosper.
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Q: What's a good way to set deck piers in shallow water?
Production processes done in the shop minimized material handling at the site and allowed the job to move forward in the shop while rain drenched the site.
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Failure of the ledger board—the structural member placed to attach an outdoor deck to the primary structure—is the leading cause of deck collapses. Here's a point-by-point checklist of the best practices.
The pros in the JLC Forums post news videos and newspaper reports about decks that have collapsed around the U.S. They swap stories and photos of structural flaws and decay that they find in decks they’ve been asked to inspect. One contractor, says, “Whenever I come across a situation deck built...
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Q: I'm building an outdoor deck for a client who wants me to use lumber treated with micronized copper, in the belief that it's less harmful to the environment than wood treated with other chemicals. I'm not very familiar with the material. Can it be used in ground-contact applications, including...
Add safety without impeding views with Genovations glass railings.
A straight taper at the bottom transitions to a curve at the top, making for some careful millwork.
Color-matching trim heads, sharp points, and self-clearing threads--designed for composite decking
Solid bracing and strong connections are the keys to a durable, bounce-free structure.