Supporting a Deck With a Retaining Wall
Instead of bearing on traditional footings, the outer edge of this deck hangs from a ledger fastened to a concrete-block retaining wall. Read more
Structural Hardware for Framing Decks
Today's codes require specialized connections on decks, from footings to framing Read more
READERS’ TIPS
Grooved Deck Boards Facilitate Drainage
Stopped dadoes in the bottom of deck boards keep water from collecting on ledgers Read more
What to do when you find out that someone is using your photos online without your permission Read more
Cable Connection Ultra-tec Push-Lock Cable-Railing Connectors
Company redesigns 3/16-inch version Read more
Use Properly Treated Wood in Ground Contact
Manufacturer differentiates between "ground contact" and "above ground" pressure treated lumber Read more
Atlanta deck builder discusses the effects of and choices forced by the bad economy Read more
Day's End
Redwood Sauna and Bath House
An Oregon deck builder highlights a few aspects of an unusual project Read more
Editor questions whether tighter codes will have an effect on the number of deck collapses Read more
