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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...
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Color-matching trim heads, sharp points, and self-clearing threads--designed for composite decking
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Solid bracing and strong connections are the keys to a durable, bounce-free structure.
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Concerns about spray foam; passive-house rift; deck failures; and more
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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
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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.
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The company that pioneered the use of hidden fasteners now offers a jig that helps you fasten deck boards.
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Andersen's new Folding Patio Door has an unusual top-hung design that allows its panels fold up and out the way easily.