More stories about Decks

• Products

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

• Design: Making Guardrails Look Good

  Making guardrails look good

• Letters

  Building paper; backpriming decks; newel layout

• Products

  Synthetic roof underlayments; deck railings; fireplaces

• On the Job: Membrane Deck Flashing

  Membrane deck flashing; quick brick shelf

• Products

  Columns; specialty fasteners; adhesives

• Q&A: Attaching Deck Ledgers to Engineered Rim Joists

  Q. Attaching Deck Ledgers to Engineered Rim Joists Are ledger lag-bolting schedules that were developed for 2-by rim joists adequate for engineered rims? It seems that lag bolts would be more likely to pull out of a thinner engineered rim than out of a thicker 2-by Doug fir rim joist.

• On the Job

  Understair pantry; hidden header detail; sturdy deck protection; firmer footing

• Products

  Fiber-cement siding clips; dune-friendly decking; drywall & accessories; ridge vents; masonry

• Products

  Air blocker; quick frieze; decking; exterior doors; ventilation