Bruce Barker is a licensed contractor and certified ICC inspector. He owns Dream Home Consultants, in Cary, N.C.
When checking for rust, examine both the lag screws and the fastener holes for damage from corrosion.
Avoid the framing and flashing details that most contractors keep getting wrong.
Build deck stairs according to best practices rather than code to protect your customers and avoid liability
Build deck stairs according to best practices rather than code to protect your customers and avoid liability