When building a composite deck, the method of deck board fastening can easily be overlooked, but plays a crucial role in both its appearance and longevity. Traditional composite screws, usually color matched to the deck boards, are often used, but we believe hidden fasteners offer a superior finish and longevity due to…

A well-designed deck railing not only enhances safety but also contributes significantly to the overall aesthetics of your outdoor space. Along with decking…

Adding a deck to your home creates a great outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining, as well as increasing property value. It’s important to make sure you hire a reputable deck builder that will take the time to…

Even with several decades under my belt, I still learn new methods regularly, and continually work on expanding my knowledge base. So today, I’d like to share several of my favorite educational content creators in the realm of Construction and DIY…

Copper-based preservatives are forced into the lumber via high pressure. The chemicals bind with the wood fibers, which helps treated lumber retain its rot resistance for decades…

Most decks are built with pressure-treated lumber, which is made of lumber that has been treated with a preservative to give it resistance to rot and pests. However…

Composite decking has a lot going for it, but it has a reputation for getting quite hot on long summer days, enough that it’s uncomfortable for bare feet…

While cedar, a naturally rot-resistant wood, has long been a great value-option for decking, entry-level composite decking now…

Most of us think of the ground as pretty solid, but with large compressive forces like a deck or house…