Concrete Decks for Coastal Homes
Elevated concrete slabs formed with the help of structural steel panels are a good choice for wet and windy marine environments. Read more
Eye for Design
Dressing Up Support Posts
Even though 6x6 support posts are structurally adequate for most decks, they can look jarringly unfinished as well as skinny and out of proportion. Read more
TOOL KIT
SawStop Portable Jobsite Saw
A compact design and an integral wheeled stand make this table saw practical for jobsite use Read more
TOOL KIT
Deck Groove Cleaner
This sturdy tool for removing debris that gets caught between deck boards might save you a trip to the chiropractor Read more
DAY’S END
Kava Hut ... Philly-Style
Polynesian influence feels right at home on a deck in Philadelphia Read more
Installing a Patio Cover
Add value and useful living space to a deck with an aluminum-framed enclosure topped by acrylic panels. Read more
Faster Deck Piers
In certain soils, it's faster and easier to install pin-pile deck footings than forming and pouring concrete piers. Read more
EverClip Hidden Fasteners
The new hidden fastener, designed for use with Tamko EverGrain grooved deck boards, comes preassembled with the screw to speed installation Read more
Post Flashing
A new PVC collar protects rail posts from moisture in the Trex RainEscape under-deck drainage system Read more
Reflective Stain
Keep deck surfaces cooler with Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck IR Reflective stains Read more
Lateral Load Connector
Simpson Strong-Tie's DTT1Z is designed to meet the 2015 IRC provision for using four 750-pound lateral connectors when attaching a deck to a house. Read more
