Are you building your own deck and are unsure how deep the footings need to be? Perhaps you are mid-way through planning or just about to pick up the hammer and nails but have no clue how deep your footings need to be? Well, you aren’t alone! As thousands of us flock to hardware stores …
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Are you considering building a deck but are unsure if you need an engineer? Or perhaps you have begun your work, realized you’ve bitten off more than you can chew, and are wondering whether it’s too late to call an engineer? Whatever the reason that brought you here today is, we have the answers for …
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A floating deck is exactly what it sounds like. While it doesn’t exactly “float” in the air like magic, these wooden decks are attached to a building. Instead, they rest on or low to the ground or, most preferably, on a bed of gravel, but typically don’t require a handrail or staircase. They are usually …
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When it comes to DIY decking, it is important that you get the groundwork right, so that the final result is one you can depend on for years to come. You’ll find two primary methods, one being the simple, easy one that negatively impacts the overall quality of the decking, and another that requires more …
Decks are great, but there is one problem that you will quickly experience with them, and that is animals. Decks can hugely increase the resale value of your home, and take your backyard to the next level, but they are also hugely attractive to animals. From skunks to raccoons to chipmunks, the hollow bottom of …
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There’s nothing like a deck on a summer’s day. A good deck can host you from morning through to evening, from lounging lunches to vibrant parties. You just have to make sure that everyone can fit on comfortably. If you’re building a deck for entertaining, size needs to be a primary consideration. After all, no …
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When you first think of decking, you might immediately think of the traditional wooden decking that was once so popular. But, now this classic decking has become less common, and modern alternatives have grown significantly in popularity. In particular, PVC and composite decking have both become widely sought after. Both PVC and composite decking have …
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So, you have decided to build your own decking. While it may seem a daunting task at first, it is absolutely possible to construct decking quite easily with the right tools and a clear guide. However, as with most DIY projects, there are many things that can go a bit awry. One of the main …
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Adding a deck to your home can transform the overall look of the house, and the backyard. Not only does it look great, but they are so much fun to use. You can create cozy, open spaces in the backyard, or make a smaller deck just for you and some friends to hang out in …
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Debates have been raging for quite some time between professionals on which direction deck boards should run. This is no surprise as when you get your deck boards and go to place them down, you can be left scratching your head, wondering which way they should be facing. To figure out which direction the boards …
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