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Pro Deck Installation Tip: How to Build a Bench Around a Tree

Pro Deck Installation Tip: How to Build a Bench Around a Tree

Framing a deck around a tree is a simple idea that can add a little extra character to your outdoor space. Building a bench around the tree is an excellent way to achieve this, plus, it give you extra seating outside for when you entertain your guest on those blissful [...]

 
Pro Deck Installation Tip: Free Standing Decks

Pro Deck Installation Tip: Free Standing Decks

Building a deck is something you’ve always wanted to do, but you’re a little uneasy about how it can effect insurance or property taxes. Some companies consider an attached deck as an addition to the total square footage of your home and can increase rates or taxes. Don’t feel as [...]

 
Pro Deck Installation Tip: How to Make Your Hot Tub and Deck Work Together

Pro Deck Installation Tip: How to Make Your Hot Tub and Deck Work Together

A spa or hot tub on your deck adds a remarkable visual emphasis to your home. It involves more than just purchasing a spa and placing it on the deck. An average 8×8 spa fully loaded with people and water can easily weigh 2 ½ tons. Most decks aren’t designed [...]

 
How Sun Exposure Effects How Much You Enjoy Your Deck

How Sun Exposure Effects How Much You Enjoy Your Deck

Before you choose a specific deck design, it is always a good idea to consider yearly sun exposure. Knowing how much, or how little sun and shade to expect during the seasons will help you maximize how much you enjoy your new outdoor living space. For instance, if your new [...]

 
Nominal Vs. Net Finished Dimensions – What You Need to Know

Nominal Vs. Net Finished Dimensions – What You Need to Know

If you’re looking to build a deck for the very first time, the first thing you need to know is how much decking to buy. Many people make the mistake of planning their materials list based on what’s known in the lumber world as “nominal dimensions.” 1×4, 1×6, 5/4×4, and [...]

 

DIY Deck Building at its Finest – Ipe Deck in Utah

Take one look at this deck… With the right decking, plans, and a heckuva lot of willpower, the owner of this home created one of the nicest decks we’ve seen in a long time. Using 5/4×6 Ipe decking, this deck has all the features one wants in a deck: Durability, [...]

 
DIY Deck Installation Tips #4 – Check Local Building Codes

DIY Deck Installation Tips #4 – Check Local Building Codes

From the looks of it, it’s safe to assume that Doug forgot to contact his local building department to check his plans. If he had, he probably wouldn’t look so upset. To avoid Doug’s fate, it’s important that you know what parts of your deck building plan need to be [...]