Deck LED Lighting Video
Tim Carter shows off some interesting LED lights you can use on your new deck.
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Building A Deck Pier Video
If you are ready to build a deck using concrete piers, check out this great product. Comes complete with all the components to install your concrete pier properly.
Flashing a Deck
Installing a deck flashing properly is critical to keep water from getting behind the ledger board. The deck flashing needs to overlap the deck ledger board much like shingles overlap. Follow these tips when installing flashing on your deck.
Concrete Pier Construction Tips
Concrete piers can support lots of weight when you are building your deck. The type of soil you have can affect the size and depth of the piers. In most areas, frost heave will be a consideration. Proper deck footing will keep your deck solid and safe.
Joist Hangers
When building a deck and using joist hangers, be sure to use the proper nails. Many joist support systems, or truss hangers, recommend nails or fasteners that are approved for their hangers. If the joist hangers your carpenter used are approved for use with the newer ACQ treated lumber, you should have nothing to worry about.
Precast Concrete Deck Pier Video
Tim Carter shows a precast concrete deck pier before and after installation. He compares pros and cons of all styles.
Deck Piers
When building a deck, it is important to have solid deck piers that don't move with frost action. You can support wooden deck posts with deck piers in any number of ways. A concrete deck pier can provide a stable platform for your deck posts.
Redwood Decking
Redwood makes a great wood decking material. Not only is redwood gorgeous, it's naturally rot resistant. Redwood deck boards are available with a very unique profile. The redwood decking is crowned so that water runs off. Special care is needed when cleaning a redwood deck.
Porch Decking
Porch decking needs to be prepared and installed properly to get a lasting porch. Composite porch decking is not always the best porch decking material. Wood can make a great long-lasting front porch decking.
Decking Boards
There are many choices for decking boards - composite decking boards, plastic deck board, natural wood. Are there really maintenance free deck boards? Research the various decking board choices before making your final selection.