Craig | February 18, 2011
The last few years have brought big changes to outdoor decks. With the slowing economy and people staying in their homes longer it has changed the deck market. The size of the average deck is getting smaller and homeowners are focusing on value and a good design that meets their needs . Decks are [...]
Craig | July 15, 2010
You do not need to have screw heads spoiling the look of your deck. Most decks are attached with either nails or screws. This can cause your deck boards to crack and the heads of the fastener shows and can be hot to walk on. With composite decking, the screws are more noticeable than in [...]
Craig | June 21, 2010
Composite decking has been on the market for years now and the looks of the deck boards is not always very attractive. Many composite deck manufactures have tried to make their products look like wood and have the durability of composites. Many of the composite deck boards come with a wood grain texture to help [...]
Craig | June 2, 2010
Many homeowners have decks with a large space under them. They cannot use the space very well because water drips through the deck down onto the surface below. You can utilize the space under your deck, giving you more area to enjoy the outdoors. Their are several ways to capture the water and divert it [...]
Craig | May 25, 2010
Your deck can be enjoyed at night. The evening is the perfect time to use your deck. The sun is not shining on you and it is not hot. To make your deck usable at night you need some kind of lighting. Deck lighting comes in many styles and will give your deck an inviting [...]
Craig | April 4, 2010
Composite decking has been around for 15 years now and much has been learned about its use and durability. Many companies have gone out of business as their products did not last, and they had high warrantee claims. Trex the largest supplies of composite decking has had a very big problem with deck failures and [...]
Craig | March 31, 2010
Redwood is naturally resistant to decay and insects, but it does need protection from the sun and water. Exposure to the sun causes your redwood deck to dry out and shrink. When water gets on it it expands causing splitting and cracking. Unprotected wood also fades and becomes gray . The climate in Utah is [...]
Craig | January 3, 2010
When building a deck handrail there are several options to choose. You can build railing out of wood, metal, vinyl or composite. Wood is the cheapest option and you can use redwood, cedar or treated wood. Wood railings can be made in limitless designs and are a good choice if you are willing to keep [...]
Craig | June 3, 2009
When it comes to building a deck there is a wide choice of materials to build it with. You can pick from wood or composite materials. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. If the lowest initial price is the most important factor then a wood deck would be your choice. If overall durability and [...]
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