Decks & Porches

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  Building a Slate-Tile Deck (Subscriber content)

  Strong framing and proper substrate details reduce the chances of cracking

   
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  In the News

  Deck ledger bolting schedule may become code; pump-truck accident; West Coast Green show; more

   
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  Durable Decks

  Decks and porches on beach homes take the brunt of any storm. Add to that the homeowners' desire for low-maintenance finishes that stand the test of time even in a salt environment, and it's clear that builders have to be especially fussy about their deck materials choices and installation methods...

   
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  Products

  Low-Maintenance Railing - Speedy Anchor - Durable Decks - Shelter from the Storm - Faster Fastening - Revolutionary Roof - Synthetic Underlayment - Maximum Opening - Pristine Trim - Competing Compressors

   
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  Design: Columns, Posts, Piers: What's Best for the Porch? (Subscriber content)

  Columns, posts, piers: What's best for the porch?

   
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  Framing Rake Walls (Subscriber content)

  Full-scale layout using actual rafters is fast and accurate

   
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  Design: Making Guardrails Look Good

  Making guardrails look good

   
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  Letters

  Building paper; backpriming decks; newel layout

   
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  Products

  Synthetic roof underlayments; deck railings; fireplaces

   
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  On the Job: Membrane Deck Flashing (Subscriber content)

  Membrane deck flashing; quick brick shelf