Framing

Keep an eye on the stringline, and have a handful of spacers and a board straightener within easy reach by Mike Guertin

Ledger brackets, flexible flashing, and a joist-hanger jig are a few field-tested tricks for overcoming construction challenges by Mike Guertin

Smart framing eliminates the ledger and adds a shady seat by Michael Ayers

Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the house by John Spier

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space below by Gregory Burr

Often overlooked and often regretted, the critical joint between your house and deck must hold fast and shed water by Scott Grice

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think by Mike Guertin

by Mike Guertin

by Christopher Norell

by Scott McBride

Techniques for building basic to sophisticated decks by Scott Schuttner

by Frank Lee