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Maintenance and Repair

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Q & A: Repointing flagstone

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Supporting a deck without attaching it to the house

by John Spier

Rejuvenating an Old PorchOnline Membership Required

PVC rails and fiberglass columns keep the look classic and the maintenance minimal by Keith J. Mazzarello

The Care and Feeding of Wooden Decks
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The Care and Feeding of Wooden Decks

Frequent cleaning and periodic refinishing are the best ways to ensure a long and happy life for these vulnerable creatures by Jon Tobey

Filling a cavity under a slab
Tip: Filling a cavity under a slab

by David L.Johnson

Details for a Lasting DeckOnline Membership Required

Government scientists study outdoor structures and report on which details, fasteners and finishes hold up best by Bob Falk, Sam Williams

Q & A: Weatherproofing deck joists

by Scott McBride

Q & A: Shakey, swayey deck

by Jim Thompson

Doubled joists cause leak
Tip: Doubled joists cause leak

by Will Rainey

Classical Style in a Porch AdditionOnline Membership Required

Tips from a restoration expert on deck construction, column building and weatherproof design by Ted Ewen

Double decking
Tip: Double decking

by James B. French

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