Building outdoor decks can be a profitable business for builders and remodelers. But you have to get the details right to avoid failures from weak structural connections, weathering and corrosion.
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Decks have seen little attention from building codes over the years, despite the... More
Engineered steel piles are an affordable foundation option for small jobs and... More
Solid bracing and strong connections are the keys to a durable, bounce-free... More
A casual inspection of just about any wooden boardwalk or ocean-side deck provides... More
How a Midcentury Modern–style deck was restored to its former sleek aesthetic with... More
Rotten sheathing was expected, but nobody guessed the condo's I-joist floor was... More
Doug Horgan's three field-tested methods for building durable, leakproof decks... More
Plain or fancy, a deck guardrail must meet minimum requirements for strength and... More
For most decks, porches, and small additions, a simple pier-and-grade beam will... More
