decks

Best Deck for a Steel Roof
For a metal roof, install solid decking such as OSB or plywood.
Butt Joints in Decking
Avoid rot and split wood by positioning butt joints on a flat block with a dado for drainage.
Sloping a Deck: Is This Necessary?
Mike Guertin explains which areas of a deck you need to pay attention to in order to deal with drainage.
5 Steps for Flashing a Deck Ledger
A multilayered approach keeps water out of the house at this critical connection.
Splicing Deck Joists Over a Beam
When joining deck joists over a center beam, overlapping them is the simplest, but butting them over the center beam will allow you to maintain one continuous line of fasteners.
Fastener System for Solving Deck Fascia Board Expansion
A special drill bit and color-matched fasteners lets composite or PVC deck fascia boards expand and contract to minimize warping.
Trimming Deck Stairs
When it comes to trimming deck stairs, emphasis on quality materials and installation methods yields a high-quality and attractive finish.
Dial In Your Deck Details
Watch this educational seminar on how to get decking design and construction details right.
Manufactured Deck Railings Make for an Easy Installation
Learn how to efficiently lay out, cut, and assemble this modern stainless-steel mesh deck guard manufactured by Feeney.
A Deck-Build That Will Last
This list includes 10 of our top articles and videos to help you answer the question: How do I build a great deck?

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