Concerns about spray foam; passive-house rift; deck failures; and more
Roll roofing was the wrong material for the flat roof under this second-story deck.
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Connecting Girders to Deck Ledgers In the article "Building Safer Decks" (6/11), Glenn Mathewson notes that the IRC's prescriptive bolting schedule is limited to uniformly distributed loads and that you may be able to use a tighter fastener schedule
Decks have seen little attention from building codes over the years, despite the fact that they often bear the weight of parties and public gatherings.
Solid piers, strengthened framing, and durable finish materials promise a long life for this rejuvenated beauty.
The company that pioneered the use of hidden fasteners now offers a jig that helps you fasten deck boards.
Over 20 years ago, on a vinyl siding job, I screened in a deck that had a shed roof.
Andersen's new Folding Patio Door has an unusual top-hung design that allows its panels fold up and out the way easily.
UDF-21 Deck Resurfacer polymer coating fills cracks, locks down splinters, and cures to form a textured, slip-resistant surface that's nearly maintenance-free.
Self-adhesive wrap applied to below-grade section is designed to preventag rot.