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When winter arrives, snow and ice can make a wood deck slippery and difficult to use. While clearing it off is important for safety, you need to be careful about which ice melt you use. Some products can leave residue, stain surfaces, or contribute to corrosion around metal fasteners. So, can you put ice melt …
When planning a new deck, it’s easy to get caught up in choosing the right decking, railing, and layout. But there’s another detail worth thinking about before construction begins: how much airflow the deck will have underneath. Without enough ventilation, moisture can linger around the boards and framing, potentially leading to wood movement, decay, and …
Halloween is here, and while most people are busy decorating their homes with skeletons, cobwebs, and jack o’ lanterns, we’ve got something a little scarier to talk about. Deck Building Mistakes… After more than 20 years in the decking industry, I’ve seen some pretty frightening things. I’m not talking about haunted houses or ghosts hiding …
Most homeowners build a deck hoping to get 15 or 20 good years out of it. If they’re lucky, maybe they’ll squeeze a few more years out of the boards before something starts falling apart. But what if you could build a deck that lasts 50 years or longer? After spending more than 20 years …
When homeowners invest in premium hardwood decking like Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, or Teak, they usually spend a lot of time comparing wood species, board sizes, and finishes. However, there’s one part of the deck most people barely think about until something goes wrong: the framing underneath it. After more than 20 years in the decking …
When comparing low-maintenance decking, PVC and composite boards can look pretty similar. Both come in a range of colors and wood-grain finishes, and neither requires the regular staining or sealing that traditional wood decking often does. So, what actually sets them apart? The biggest difference is what they’re made of. Composite decking typically combines wood …
When shopping for deck boards, you’ll often see sizes like 1×6, 5/4×6, and 2×6. These numbers refer to nominal lumber sizes, not the board’s finished dimensions. Thickness affects the deck’s appearance, how it feels underfoot, and how far the boards can span between joists. What Is the Difference Between 1x, 5/4, and 2x Decking? The …