Building With Steel Joists
Straight, light, and cost competitive - should you consider steel? Read more
DAY'S END
Outdoor Showers
Ben Kelley and his company Building Shelter show there's a lot of room for creativity in a small structure Read more
DECK LEDGER
Should You Hire an Architect?
On more complicated projects, a design professional can provide both aesthetic and structural advice Read more
Take advantage of free or inexpensive training offered by manufacturers, lumberyards, and tradeshows Read more
LETTERS
Picture Framing; Snowed Under; Scribing Arcs
Author Joe Cracco shares Fiberon feedback on his fastening techniques; deck collapses under snow load; tip for scribing big curves Read more
DECKING NEWS
Decking News
Growth for remodeling; decking demand looking up; biobased plastics; more Read more
STRUCTURE
Alternative Ledger Connections
Glenn Mathewson weighs in on attaching deck ledgers to studs or concrete foundations, rather than to the band joist. Read more
TOOL KIT
Duo-Fast DF150S-TC Nailer; Lightning Clamp
Price metal-connector nailer puts nails where they belong; quick-release makes adjusting this clamp easy Read more
PRODUCTS
Inlays; Below-Deck Storage; Two-Color Decking
Ready-to-install inlays; a storage bin clients can walk on; Cevn deck board has a different color on each side Read more
