Deck
Building a deck requires many components. Grade beams, digging, post holes, joist hangers, ledger bolts, nails, stairways, deck plans and layout... there are so many things to keep in mind. Here are 15 labor-saving tips on building a deck.
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Synthetic Decking & Sealers
Vinyl decking and plastic decking have maintenance advantages over wood decking. Virgin vinyl decks are better than recycled material decks because they both last longer and won't lose their color. Use a synthetic deck sealer for maintenance.
Synthetic Decking Manufacturers
Synthetic deck material manufacturers make a wide variety of decking products. The following is a list of manufacturers along with the kind of material they use to make their deck: virgin vinyl or recycled content.
Vinyl Decking vs. Sealing Decks
Vinyl decking costs more than wood decking. Synthetic decks or plastic decks are low maintenance and for the person who thinks sealing a deck is a hassle. But in the long run, your wood deck might actually save you money.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show July 9 2005
Tim opens the show begging for forgiveness about the failure to post photos of the garden shed. Caller questions include drip edge repair, combustion air intake, vapor retarders, and roof turbines. Tim also interviews Richard Kleiner of the Southern Pine Council.
Heating Consulting
Heating consulting bid estimates generated each day by hundreds of contractors for thousands of homeowners often seem high. But the homeowners often fail to understand all of the hidden costs attached to a job. For example, the contractor has all sorts of fixed expenses that need to be passed on to the customer. All businesses do this or they eventually go out of business.
Gas Grills
Gas grills and bbq grills are very popular. I love cooking on my own grill, even in cold weather. Gas grills can be fueled with natural gas or propane. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Some fire codes do not allow gas grills in multi-family housing.
Storage Buildings IV – Materials List/Photos
Storage buildings require many parts. The materials list for the storage building described in three articles follows. Photos further highlight the building process of your new outdoor storage building.
Flagstone Patio on Crushed Stone
Flagstone is such a hard rock, it makes a nearly indestructible patio. Installing flagstone on crushed stone is easy if done properly.
Storage Buildings III – Roofing/Trim/Skylights
Roofing for storage buildings, trim, and skylights are detailed here. Roof rafters and roof framing are explained and the finishing trim is applied to your new storage building!