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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 …
Start shopping for Ipe decking and you’ll probably see terms such as Premium, Select, First Grade, FAS, Clear, B-Grade, Rustic, and Select Mill Run. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, not exactly. The problem is that those terms don’t always mean the same thing from one lumber supplier to another. One company’s “Premium” Ipe may look …
Most people think of deck building as a spring and summer job. Then, once the temperature drops, the tools go into the garage, the ground freezes, and deck season seems to end. But does it really have to? Well, not necessarily. And I’ll tell you, I’ve never been a big believer in letting the calendar …
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 …
If you’re building a deck with pressure treated wood framing, is joist tape worth the extra money and time? For most decks, probably yes. In fact, I think it usually is. And I’ll admit, years ago, joist tape wasn’t something everyone automatically thought about. You framed the deck, installed the boards, and moved on to …
Every fall, homeowners with Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, Teak, and other hardwood decks ask the same question: Should I oil my deck before winter, or should I wait until spring? And I get why people ask. Once the leaves start dropping and the nights get cold, there’s often this feeling that you’ve probably got about …