Deck Fastening Methods: Choosing the Right Fastener

There are many different methods when it comes to fastening deck boards. Some say that surface screwing is simply the best fastening process, and all other techniques are a waste of time.  Those who do choose to use hidden deck fasteners, sometimes rely on cheaper, generic brands. Fasteners that are drilled straight through the joist …

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Deck Maintenance – How to Prevent Mold

Keeping your deck clean will keep it from looking like this.
I looked all over for moldy hardwood decks, but all I could find were composite decks like this one.

Unfortunately mold is something that we have to deal with. Mold is everywhere, all the time, but only under the right conditions can it cause a threat. While mold itself is not always bad (think of it as nature’s way of recycling), it can be detrimental to older decks made of soft wood and composites.

Mold only needs a few things to grow: food, such as dirt and pollen, water, and favorable weather conditions. When these three elements are all met, the mold begins to have a feast on whatever it’s sitting on.

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Attention Renters! Remodel a Drab Porch with Deck Tiles

Sick of the way your balcony looks at your apartment or condo? Want a change but don’t want to invest in something you are just renting? Advantage Deck Tiles are THE solution. Turn your home’s gray and boring deck or balcony into a elegant space to relax and entertain friends TODAY! Instead of covering it …

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Deck Builder Digest: The Tools You Need To Be a Top Contractor

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When working on a project, it is crucial to have all of your tools with you in order to get the job done and done well. This is also true when it comes to your craft. If you want to have a successful business, you have to make sure that you have all of the tools to make sure your customers are happy with the end result. Below is a list of qualities that are sure to get you to the top of the ladder!

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Tigertail Beach Boardwalk

Advantage Lumber prides itself in supplying high quality, responsibly harvested material to builders and contractors of high-end projects. One such project was the Tigertail Beach boardwalk at Marco Island, FL. The previous boardwalk was an absolute mess, filled with cracks and a slip and fall safety hazard. Because the local government decided to change it, …

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