DCA 6 Update
New provisions in the 2012 IRC lead to important changes in this popular deck design guide Read more
Tiling a Deck
Fiberglass grating is a sturdy, drainable substrate option for exterior stone and ceramic tile Read more
EYE FOR DESIGN
Combining Decks and Patios
One offers easy access to the house, while the other cost-effectively provides a large entertainment space. Read more
EDITOR’S LETTER
Keeping in Touch
The annual DeckExpo is a great venue for making connections and staying up to date with what's happening in the decking industry Read more
The president of a post-anchor manufacturing company weighs in on load testing of guardrail posts and assemblies Read more
PRODUCTS
Deck-Con Deck to House Connection Kit
1,500-pound-rated connectors attach completely from outside the house Read more
A PDB author responds to a reader's question about blocking details for guardrail post kits Read more
Tool Kit
Keen Tacoma 6-Inch Work Boots
The hiker-style boot keeps feet comfortable on wet, cold, or hot jobsites Read more
Reader Tips
A Better Post-Hole Tamper
Build one yourself with a 6x6 and a length of steel pipe Read more
PRODUCTS
Spiral Stairs
SalterSpiralStair makes exterior stairs in either galvanized steel or powder-coated aluminum Read more
Day's End
Outdoor Bonus Room
A four-car garage offers plenty of square footage for a roof-top deck Read more
Some pedestrian traffic coatings qualify as Class A, 1-hour fire-rated roof coverings. An installer advocates for their use on decks in a Wildland Urban Interface. Read more
