New Construction

Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like? by Chris Green

by Mike Guertin

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck. by Daniel S. Morrison

A challenging site of sloping rock becomes the inspiration for this house on San Juan Island by Geoffrey T. Prentiss

For a sturdy, long-lasting deck, size the joists correctly for the anticipated load and space them accordingly by Scott Schuttner

Making caps for decks and fence posts by Robert Vaughan

Thoughtful details designed to beat the weather by R. W. Missell

A guide to the basics of deck construction by Scott Grove

How to combine a deck with a roof that won't leak by Dan Rockhill

Applying a barrier where deck hardware contacts pressure-treated wood can help both last longer by Mike Guertin