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Double Decking
Building a deck with doubled-up joists means the planks can stretch out, there are no ends over a joist, and there is no doubling up on nailing.
Building a Deck Without Treated Lumber
Straighter, lighter, and usually stronger than wood, light-gauge steel is a good alternative to pressure-treated lumber for shed or deck framing.
Flashing a Deck the Hard Way
Adding flashing between the deck ledger and the house means safely removing and replacing rows of decking and siding.
Oil-Canning Deck Fascia
When fascia boards are set flush to the deck boards, debris and moisture can get caught in the joint and warp the composite material.
Make Deck Framing Last
This acrylic flashing tape is the best defense against water intrusion and rotting joists and ledgers.
Webinar: Deck Guardrail Design and Installation
Mike Guertin talks about design and load resistance, anchoring posts, and more in this information-packed webinar.
Does My Deck Need Posts?
Set the beams right on the post-base connectors when there's no room for posts—but make sure to use lumber treated for ground contact.
Deck Footings in Rocky Ground
When it's not possible to dig frost-depth footings, a freestanding deck may be the best option.
Framing Details for a Cabin in the Woods
Remodeler Josh Oduin walks through design choices for his cabin's eyebrow roofs and deck stairs.
Multi-Feature Curved Deck: Framing
Careful planning, copious blocking, and a slew of angled cuts are the keys to success when building a radiused deck.

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