The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #7 Pride

Dear Future Deck Owner, You’re looking to build a new deck, and you probably have a lot of questions on what the entire process entails. I used to boast to my neighbors about how my deck was the best on the block, that was until it started falling apart. It turns out that composite decking, …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #6 Sloth

When a company advertises their decking product as “no maintenance,” it’s far from the truth. There is a difference between “no maintenance” and “low maintenance.” Neither one of these mean you can neglect your deck altogether. Being lazy without routine maintenance could just be a recipe for disaster. If you are unsure about the safety …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #5 Greed

You have been dreaming about this for years! Your neighbors have built a deck, your friends have built a deck, even your parents have built one! Now it’s your turn, and since you’ve waited so long, there’s no holding back. You want lights, stairs and fancy railings, something that’ll really make an impression. You dive …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #4 Gluttony

When you think of summer, you think of BBQs, holidays, and pretty much outdoor activity that allows you to be gluttonous to the fullest extent. With these outdoor gatherings, there’s almost always a grill or a fire pit involved. Don’t let your celebration of summer eating interfere with grilling and fire safety. You can’t have …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #3 Lust

So you’ve been contemplating a new deck for a while. You’ve chosen the materials and the basic design, but now it’s time to choose the right contractor. This is the most crucial part of the deck building process. Your desire for your new deck can cloud your sense of good judgement, If this begins to …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: Sin #2 – Wrath

You’ve had it! Your deck is an eyesore. Boards are cracking and splitting, there’s some green stuff that has overtaken a board over in the corner, and screws and have rusted their way through the railing. You’re so angry you could go out in your backyard and just start hammering your way through this monstrosity. …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: Sin #1 – Envy

Your neighbor has just finished a new backyard renovation. With their renovation they built a brand new composite deck that looks stunning. Every morning you walk out onto your older deck and you just catch yourself staring endlessly at what they’ve done with their place. A few months have passed and you have made the …

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