Decks

Exteriors
Porch Railing Rebuild
When a porch railing falls apart, poor building details are often the cause. Nathan Clark shows how to do it right.
3 MIN READ
Products
Non-Combustible Steel Railing
1 MIN READ
Exteriors
Durable Rooftop Decks
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Help Clients Say Yes to Better Decks
4 MIN READ
Exteriors
Railings for Waterproof Patios
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Reviving a Decrepit Deck
1 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Problem-Solving Deck Framing Details
5 MIN READ
Q&A
Rules for Deck Stair Landings
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Attaching Deck Ledgers to Floor Trusses
7 MIN READ
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Deck Ledger Connections to Floor Trusses
2 MIN READ
Training the Trades
Framing an Octagonal Roof
14 MIN READ
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Right-Sizing Deck Beams
9 MIN READ
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The Transformative Power of a Front Porch
5 MIN READ
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Right-Sizing Deck Joists
13 MIN READ
How To
JLC Field Guide: Decks
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Replacing a ‘Deck House’ Deck
6 MIN READ
BUILDING SESSIONS
Rugged Connections
2 MIN READ
BUILDING SESSIONS
Strategies for Safe and Affordable Decks
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing a Steel Pergola
8 MIN READ
Foundations
Rescuing a Hillside Foundation
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
When Hidden Defects Complicate a Simple Deck Replacement
5 MIN READ
BUILDING SESSIONS
Panel Discussion: Safe and Durable Deck Stairs
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
New Railings for the Pinnacle
2 MIN READ
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Double-Decker Porch Restoration
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Decks Over Roofs
12 MIN READ
Carpenter's Resource
Managing Wood Movement
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Pinning a Deck to Ledge
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Strategies for Safe, Affordable Decks
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Streamlined Ipe Decking Installation
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Recessed-Panel Posts for Deck and Porch Railings
5 MIN READ
How To
Controlling Moisture On Structural Deck Connections
3 MIN READ
Structure
Why Railings Have To Withstand 500 Pounds When the IRC Says 200 Pounds
3 MIN READ
How To
Installing a Composite-Railing Kit
6 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
The Guitar Deck
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Installing a Deck Ledger – Part 2
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Foolproof Octagon Layout
1 MIN READ
How To
Choosing an Abrasive
Brought to you by Norton Abrasives3 MIN READ
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Precast Pier Jig
2 MIN READ
How To
Code-Compliant Guardrail Posts
11 MIN READ
How To
Decay Resistance and the Code
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Better Deck Piers
8 MIN READ
How To
Dressing Up Porch Columns With an Interior Trim Trick
4 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rebuilding a Damaged Deck
6 MIN READ
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Durable Deck Details
Products/Tools
Thermally Modified Wood
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Cutting Curves
1 MIN READ
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Ipe Decking Finishes
1 MIN READ
How To
Highlights from the American Wood Council’s “DCA 6: The Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide”
Brought to you by MiTek2 MIN READ
Exteriors
Upgrading a Rear-Entry Landing
6 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
A Guideline Toward Safer Deck Railings
1 MIN READ
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Deck Ledgers and I-Joist Floor Systems
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Avoiding Deck Stair Defects
9 MIN READ
How To
Anti-Corrosive Treatments
Brought to you by MiTek3 MIN READ
JLC Field Guide
Deck Guardrails
Professional Deck Builder
Composite Fascia Installation Tips
How To
Building an Outdoor Endless Pool
12 MIN READ
FIELD GUIDE SAMPLE
Sizing Piers
FIELD GUIDE SAMPLE
Sizing Deck Footings
1 MIN READ
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Foolproof Guard Posts