DAY'S END
Tree-Level Deck Provides Views in a Florida Park
Photo essay on a deck and tower in the forest canopy of Myakka River State Park Read more
Paralegal details the workings of employe manuals Read more
EDITOR'S LETTER
With Decks, How Safe Is Safe Enough?
Editor's musings on how safe decks need to be. Read more
New Ledger Attachment Requirements Adopted
Bolting schedule and lateral attachment brackets part of the 2007 IRC Supplement. Read more
Industry sources argue that horizontal cable railing is safe Read more
Also: April 2007 housing market numbers down; Wolmanized L3 Outdoor Wood recognized as "green"; tax break; more Read more
PRODUCTS
Railing Dynamics Wind Uplift Base Kit for Porch Columns Ties Deck to Roof
Also: Defy water-based Hardwood Stain protects composites too; Boardwalk Signature HFS; RapidRailCX Read more
QUESTION & ANSWER
Lateral Anchors; Bouncy Deck; Stair Lighting
Need for lateral deck anchors; fixes for a bouncy deck; outdoor stair lighting requirements Read more
Rotproof Fences
Keep water moving and seal up the end grain for a long-lasting fence in a wet climate. Read more
STRUCTURE
Safety Glass and Decks
Glenn Mathewson explains why you might need to replace standard window glazing with safety glass when adding a deck to a house. Read more
