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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 …
Hurricane season is a good reminder that your deck has to withstand more than everyday foot traffic, patio furniture, and the occasional summer storm. High winds, heavy rain, and flooding can put considerable stress on an outdoor living space. Checking your deck is one of those jobs that’s much easier when you aren’t scrambling around …
The 4th of July is one of the biggest outdoor entertaining weekends of the year, so it’s a good idea to prepare your deck for the festivities. Friends, family, burgers, hot dogs, fireworks, and someone inevitably asking, “Is that smoke supposed to be coming from the grill?” Before your backyard becomes party central, take a …
Deck lighting does much more than improve the appearance of an outdoor space. It also plays a major role in preventing trips, falls, and nighttime accidents. Once the sun goes down, stairs become harder to see, deck edges fade into the background, and elevation changes can become difficult to judge. Even a well-built deck can …
When most homeowners inspect a deck, they focus on obvious problems like cracked deck boards, loose railings, or wood rot. But many deck failures don’t start with the decking surface at all. They start with the hidden fasteners and structural hardware holding the entire deck together. Corroded screws, failing joist hangers, loose ledger bolts, and …
Second story decks offer stunning views and valuable outdoor living space, but they also carry heightened risks. When these elevated structures fail, the consequences can be devastating due to the greater fall distance. Alarming Statistics on Deck Collapses Deck failures are more common than many homeowners realize. According to data from the North American Deck …