Does my deck need to have a railing?
A question we get asked all the time is "Does my deck need to have a railing?" T [...]
Why do you use nails and not screws?
We get this question a lot. Short answer: screws are good for holding deck boar [...]
Should my deck be lower than the floor in my home?
YES! And there's one very good reason for it: mitigating water damage. If your [...]
Why is the deck frame made of pressure treated wood, not Cellular PVC like the rest of my deck?
Many folks think it's Cellular PVC all the way down, but the fact is the materia [...]
Can you build a deck without putting posts in the ground?
There are situations where it makes sense. For example, Floating Decks: A float [...]
What is a deck ledger board?
Generally speaking, there are two types of decks: freestanding and attached. The [...]
Why is the wait so long for railings once the deck is built?
Often there's a delay between when your deck is built and the railings are inst [...]
What is a deck block?
A deck block, also known as a concrete deck block or foundation block, is a pre [...]
Does a screened in deck need a railing?
Screened canopies are a wonderful accessory for decks. If you want to keep insec [...]
Will adding skirting help stop animals from going under my deck?
Skirting:Skirting is a barrier installed around the perimeter of your deck, effe [...]