Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
Back-priming is the process of applying a coat of primer to wood, or siding, to prevent moisture from entering the material. Now, why don’t we just do that instead of going the long way around this? Priming does not completely protect the materials from moisture, but it is extremely important that if you oil the …
How is airspace created between rainscreen siding and the housewrap? By using furring strips. Furring is a process that has been around since the 16th century. Originating in England, it was developed to solve the problem of ships that were too narrow. They would lay another plank on top of the previous plank to expand …
Hardware is the most essential element to your Advantage Rainscreen Siding™ project, or any project for that matter. If you don’t know what is holding your home together, how will you know if it’s reliable? It might be tough to distinguish the good from the bad, when all of these companies have conflicting information. But …
Building a deck is something you’ve always wanted to do, but you’re a little uneasy about how it can effect insurance or property taxes. Some companies consider an attached deck as an addition to the total square footage of your home and can increase rates or taxes. Don’t feel as if all is lost, there …
A spa or hot tub on your deck adds a remarkable visual emphasis to your home. It involves more than just purchasing a spa and placing it on the deck. An average 8×8 spa fully loaded with people and water can easily weigh 2 ½ tons. Most decks aren’t designed to hold that much weight. …
Over at the AdvantageLumber.com YouTube channel you’ll see many projects that highlight how contractors and homeowners have used Advantage Decking products. While these projects give you an example of possible deck designs, they also show how choosing the right builder is just as important as choosing the right deck materials. There are also profiles on …
We are proud to announce that AdvantageLumber.com will be an exhibitor at this year’s DeckExpo in Baltimore, Maryland! Visit us at Booth 3705 and you’ll get a chance to see what genuine hardwood decking looks and feels like. You’ll also get a chance to get all your questions answered and even walk away with some …