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Framing a Deck Parallel to a House
On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to the deck. This is a typical...
Framing a Deck Parallel to a House
On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to the deck. This is a typical...
Squaring the Deck Frame
The best way to square up a deck is to use the 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 method. Using your ledger board and a rim joist attached to one end of the...
Squaring the Deck Frame
The best way to square up a deck is to use the 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 method. Using your ledger board and a rim joist attached to one end of the...
Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface
It is likely that you will need to make some adjustments in order to give the appearance of an even deck surface, given that the majority of deck frames are...
Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface
It is likely that you will need to make some adjustments in order to give the appearance of an even deck surface, given that the majority of deck frames are...
Building Your Deck For A Hot Tub
How hard is it to put together a deck for a hot tub? It depends on a number of things, but it's worth it if you live in a house...
Building Your Deck For A Hot Tub
How hard is it to put together a deck for a hot tub? It depends on a number of things, but it's worth it if you live in a house...
Building a Deck Around a Tree
You might have happy memories of playing and dreaming in a treehouse as a child. Now that you're older, why not build a deck around a tree in your yard...
Building a Deck Around a Tree
You might have happy memories of playing and dreaming in a treehouse as a child. Now that you're older, why not build a deck around a tree in your yard...
Deck Blocking and Bridging
A deck should provide a sturdy foundation for outside activities as an extension of the living room. A shaky or bouncy deck design is reason for concern and undermines faith...
Deck Blocking and Bridging
A deck should provide a sturdy foundation for outside activities as an extension of the living room. A shaky or bouncy deck design is reason for concern and undermines faith...
