Deck Building & Repair Blog
The deck construction attached to the house of yours is simply a great idea as you will get an entertainment area inside your home and it can also save a lot of your money that you would otherwise have spent for some outing with your family. The most significant fundamentals for the deck construction are […]
Do you want to spend more time outdoors after being inside during long winters like the one we had this year? Would a deck allow you to step outside from your den or family room and enjoy your morning coffee even more? Perhaps you want to relax and enjoy looking at your garden from an […]
So, how much does the average deck cost to build? That depends on what materials and features you want to add to it. If you want a deck with the lowest initial cost and don’t mind spending time maintaining it, or paying someone to do it every one to three years, pressure treated wood is […]
Rectangular: This is the most common deck system. There are countless applications for rectangular including Denver concrete patios, sundecks and tiered systems. Rectangular decks are also the easiest to construct. Octagonal: Octagonal Decks are great for barbecue areas, beach decks, as well as a hot tub deck. These decks are a great addition to […]
Building a deck is a wonderful way to add to the beauty of your home and increase its value. However, when you alter the outside of your home in any way, there is a price that must be paid. Anytime that you change the exterior of your home, you will need to obtain a permit. […]
Step 1: Place the two corner Dek-Block® piers closest to the house. Set them directly on the soil. If the ground is sloped, remove some top soil from directly underneath the block until the block sits level. The blocks should be as close to the house as possible. Verify the correct distance between the blocks […]
After finishing up your deck design plans and assembling the necessary apparatus and supplies, step one of construction will begin, which is preparing the site. This step is essential if you’ll be constructing the deck over an area that is currently grass-covered. Once you get to know how large a rectangle you want that the […]
Deck post installation is one of the most important aspects of the deck building process. Installing deck posts the right way will lead to your deck remaining sturdy and reliable for the foreseeable future. There are several steps can help lead to your deck posts being constructed free of mistakes. If you’re not sure about […]
An outdoor deck that connects your home to the outdoors is a pivotal benefit of your home. Nothing makes summer evenings more complete than spending time on your deck with close friends and family. This is what makes providing upkeep for your deck such a top priority. Any homeowner with a deck knows what a […]
The value of not making easily avoidable mistakes when building your deck can’t be overstated. Taking the extra time and effort to avoid the most common types of deck building mistakes will serve your deck building efforts profoundly. The most common types of deck building errors include mismeasurement and a lack of understanding of instructions. […]