Designing Shade Structures for a Deck
There's more than one way to shade a sunny deck. A Georgia deck builder explains his strategy. Read more
Mix and Match Components to Create Custom Railings
Advice on blending components from different manufacturers to match deck railings to the client's needs Read more
A Deck Builder's Guide to Placing Concrete Slabs
Kim Katwijk explains how to estimate, form, place, and finish concrete. Read more
Reader's Tips
Upsizing the Ledger Eases Deck Flashing
Using a ledger one size larger than the joists allows for effective water management Read more
The Pool and Spa Code will require decks to be sloped and drained, and deck boards to be spaced Read more
Perennial Wood Porch Flooring
Acetylated tongue-and-groove southern-pine boards come in three profiles Read more
Readers write about problems caused by nonprofessionals building decks, strict codes, and negative marketing Read more
Drop the beams to get a step down to the deck Read more
Common Deck Building Mistakes From the Past
Editor relates his talk from the Principia Decking and Railing Conference wherein he described common poor deck-building practices of the past Read more
Deck Ledger
Lumber Salesman Helps Deck Builders With Social Media
By blogging about deck builders, the Building Supply Guy builds both their business and his. Read more
Day's End
Solar Timber-Frame Pergola
Photovoltaic panels do double-duty as they provide both shade and energy Read more
