June 2017 Table of Contents

Features
Backyard Living in a New Jersey Brownstone Backyard Living in a New Jersey Brownstone

A small urban backyard gains valuable outdoor living space thanks to a pedestal-supported rooftop deck Read more

The Great Stain Shoot-Out: The Sequel The Great Stain Shoot-Out: The Sequel

Two-dozen finishes were applied to six different types of wood decking—here’s what we learned after more than two years Read more

Building a Deck on Grade Building a Deck on Grade

Helical piers and a trenched beam provide solid support for a curved ground-level deck Read more

Readers' Tips
No-Miter Method for Trimming  Picture-Frame Corners No-Miter Method for Trimming Picture-Frame Corners

On a deck, even a perfectly-cut miter joint won't stay that way for long. Here's an alternative. Read more

Structure
Ground Rules for Grade-Level Decks Ground Rules for Grade-Level Decks

Mike Guertin on the advantages and issues of building a deck that is elevated less than 30 inches above the ground. Read more

Eye For Design
An Arts & Crafts Porch An Arts & Crafts Porch

The builder calls it a fusion of Asian and Arts & Crafts influences; check out the exquisite architectural details. Read more

Products
Composite Decking With a Wood-Grain Texture Composite Decking With a Wood-Grain Texture

Wolf's new Terrace decking is impervious to moisture and is mold- and mildew-resistant Read more

Photorealistic Decking Photorealistic Decking

Palram's Mirrite PVC decking is imprinted with images of ipe, teak, or black walnut boards Read more

Corrosion-Proof Screw Anchors Corrosion-Proof Screw Anchors

Simpson Strong-Tie Titen Hd Screw Anchors Feature A Carbon-Steel Helical-Coil Thread Brazed Into A Stainless Steel Shank Read more

Mirror-Finish Railings Mirror-Finish Railings

Ags Stainless Now Offers A High-Polish Finish On Its Railing Products Read more

Cabinets for a Modern Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets for a Modern Outdoor Kitchen

Kalamazoo’s stainless steel kitchen cabinets can be paired with wood or colorful powder-coated panels Read more

Day's End
Northern Exposure Northern Exposure

Frosted glass panels were used to carve out a private oasis in the middle of a Canadian subdivision. Read more

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