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More stories about Decks

  • 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

  • Letters

    Hot-mop variations; strong connections; snap goes the post; more

  • Rot-Resistant Deck Details

    For a deck that lasts, seal cut ends, space deck boards far enough apart, and reduce places where leaf litter can collect.

  • Materials Report: Plastic Decking

    Plastic and composite deck boards offer real advantages, but they require a builder’s savvy to choose and use. Here’s what the experts say about plastic lumber in the lab … and what type of performance you can expect to see in the real world.

  • Strong Rail-Post Connections for Wooden Decks

    After testing deck ledger attachments, researchers at Virginia Tech crank up the loads on guardrail posts to see what it takes to make a code-worthy connection.