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How to Angle Corners and Joists
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
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
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
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...
Framing a Deck Parallel to a House
Joist Layout Options: Parallel vs. Perpendicular On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to...
Framing a Deck Parallel to a House
Joist Layout Options: Parallel vs. Perpendicular On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to...
Squaring the Deck Frame
The best way to square up a deck is to use the 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 method. Using your ledger board and a rim joist attached to one end of the...
Squaring the Deck Frame
The best way to square up a deck is to use the 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 method. Using your ledger board and a rim joist attached to one end of the...
Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface
It is likely that you will need to make some adjustments in order to give the appearance of an even deck surface, given that the majority of deck frames are...
Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface
It is likely that you will need to make some adjustments in order to give the appearance of an even deck surface, given that the majority of deck frames are...
Building Your Deck For A Hot Tub
How hard is it to put together a deck for a hot tub? It depends on a number of things, but it's worth it if you live in a house...
Building Your Deck For A Hot Tub
How hard is it to put together a deck for a hot tub? It depends on a number of things, but it's worth it if you live in a house...
