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How to Brace a Deck from Swaying

How to Brace a Deck from Swaying

gordon neustaeter

Imagine you put weeks of work into building a deck and now it's time to enjoy it. You step on your deck and you just find out it is swaying...

How to Brace a Deck from Swaying

gordon neustaeter

Imagine you put weeks of work into building a deck and now it's time to enjoy it. You step on your deck and you just find out it is swaying...

How to Build a Freestanding Deck

How to Build a Freestanding Deck

gordon neustaeter

Decks are not always attached to a building. It's not unusual to have a deck that stands alone and is used as a place to look at the view or...

How to Build a Freestanding Deck

gordon neustaeter

Decks are not always attached to a building. It's not unusual to have a deck that stands alone and is used as a place to look at the view or...

How to Decorate Deck Support Columns

How to Decorate Deck Support Columns

gordon neustaeter

One of the most prevalent complaints regarding the aesthetics of elevated deck design is that the support pillars are unsightly and present an odd visual contrast. If you build a...

How to Decorate Deck Support Columns

gordon neustaeter

One of the most prevalent complaints regarding the aesthetics of elevated deck design is that the support pillars are unsightly and present an odd visual contrast. If you build a...

Rooftop Deck Construction

Rooftop Deck Construction

gordon neustaeter

The technique of installing a deck over a level roof and the process of constructing a deck over a concrete patio are pretty comparable to one another. People sometimes refer...

Rooftop Deck Construction

gordon neustaeter

The technique of installing a deck over a level roof and the process of constructing a deck over a concrete patio are pretty comparable to one another. People sometimes refer...

How to Angle Corners and Joists

How to Angle Corners and Joists

gordon neustaeter

Angled corners and joists allow you to create unique deck designs with interesting shapes. A deck not only makes your backyard more visually appealing but also significantly increases the amount...

How to Angle Corners and Joists

gordon neustaeter

Angled corners and joists allow you to create unique deck designs with interesting shapes. A deck not only makes your backyard more visually appealing but also significantly increases the amount...

Sistering or Joining Joists

Sistering or Joining Joists

gordon neustaeter

Do you need more space on your deck and want to know how to make it bigger through an upgraded deck design? Does your deck have a joist that is...

Sistering or Joining Joists

gordon neustaeter

Do you need more space on your deck and want to know how to make it bigger through an upgraded deck design? Does your deck have a joist that is...