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Building a boat dock or replacing old boards? Choosing the right decking matters. Unlike a typical backyard deck, a dock faces regular moisture, direct sunlight, and foot traffic. Depending on its location, it may also deal with saltwater, waves, and changing water levels. So, what’s the best decking for a waterfront or dock? For natural …
Modern homes often combine wood with glass, metal, stone, and concrete. Wood brings warmth to these materials and keeps a contemporary design from feeling too cold or industrial. Even a well-designed home can feel a little stark when everything has the same hard, smooth finish. Thermally modified wood offers one way to strike that balance. …
Rainscreen siding has become increasingly popular on modern homes and commercial buildings. If you’ve seen wood siding with clean lines, deep shadow gaps, and a slight space between the siding and the wall, there’s a good chance you were looking at a rainscreen system. The basic idea is pretty simple. The siding sits away from …
When building a deck, 16 inches on center is often considered the standard joist spacing. However, that may not be the right spacing for every decking material or installation. The thickness and type of decking you’re using can change the requirements. A thicker hardwood board, for example, may be able to span 24 inches between …
If you’re thinking about building a deck late in the year, you may wonder if you’ve already missed your window. Fortunately, there isn’t a specific date that marks the end of deck-building season. In warmer parts of the United States, you can often build well into fall and even winter. In colder climates, the weather …
If you’re thinking about building a new deck next spring, fall is a good time to begin planning. You may not be ready to break ground yet, but you can make many of the important decisions now and potentially make the project smoother when spring arrives. Starting early also gives you time to compare decking …
Architects have more exterior building materials to choose from than ever. Despite all the composite, PVC, metal, and other manufactured products available today, real wood continues to have a place in modern architecture. One material that is attracting more attention is thermally modified wood. It offers something that’s difficult to find in one material: the …