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Mike Guertin is a builder and remodeler in East Greenwich, R.I., and frequent presenter at JLC Live and DeckExpo. You can follow him on Instagram @mike_guertin.
Part 1. Use the right fasteners and space them correctly when attaching the deck ledger to the house framing.
Mike Guertin explains how to make fast, solid, and cost-effective connections by using the right hardware and understanding load paths.
Part 1: Base the footing design and spacing on the deck's size, expected loads, and local soil conditions
Mike Guertin explains what needs to be done with the sod underneath a deck’s footprint prior to construction.
Mike Guertin has a better method for integrating the boot with the surrounding shingles and with the roof underlayment.