DAY'S END
Dock-Side Seating
Beautiful ipe benches make sitting down by the water a pleasure Read more
Despite mountains of complaints, a deck builder is sold on his new Mac Read more
EDITOR'S LETTER
Choose the Right Business Model
Some construction-business owners are entrepreneurs and some are artisans Read more
Are the Wood Treatment Wars Over?
The withdrawal in 2004 of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) from the residential treated-wood market led to a spate of new preservatives such as ammoniacal copper quat (ACQ) and copper azole (CA). Read more
A lead-carpenter system helps both the business and the employees to grow. Read more
Housing numbers up; forest certifi cation; DeWalt recall; Trex lawsuit; more Read more
STRUCTURE
Electrical Code Requirements for Decks
Outdoor lighting on a deck is not only a great design tool, in many cases it's required by code. Read more
Three Fences
Designing, detailing, and installing fences for looks, quality, and production speed. Read more
Fastening Deck Boards
Speed of installation and cost are important, but so is long-term performance. Read more
QUESTION & ANSWER
Landings for Deck Stairs
Solid, flat, and stable materials are the safest way to go Read more
