Deck Building & Repair Blog
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 […]
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. […]
Selecting the deck design that coordinates with the exterior of your home is perhaps the most important aspect of customizing your deck. Choosing a stain color for your deck extends from choosing a proper refinishing to selecting a transparency. It will serve you to be mindful of how often you plan on refinishing your deck. […]
What Is A Deck? Now, there has been much confusion as to whether or not a deck and a patio are the same. Here are the major differences, so you can properly go onto how you can build a deck. Patios Patios are a Spanish concept. In fact, the term itself is Spanish, and denotes […]
Depending on the type of wood you use, you may end up with anywhere from a “small project” budget to a “major construction project” cost. To give you an idea: A DIY 10’x10’ ground deck costs slightly more than $500, and it will be made of treated lumber. On the other hand, if you raise […]
The reason why many people prefer to go with composite decking is because they are resilient, low-maintenance and authentic in appearance. In other words, the deck will most likely outlive the owner. If you’re going to use wood, remember that wood needs to be treated in order to stand the harsh conditions of the environment, […]
Building a designing a deck depends on many factors, but how it looks is largely up to you. It boils down to an analysis of your personal texture and color preferences. Mainly predicated by your homes color and how much long term works you want to put into your new deck. Let’s start with […]
A deck can be a great way to add value to your home and to provide you with a place to enjoy the outdoors. It will be important that you plan in advance the type of wood you will be using as this can have some bearing on the experience you have. Normally, pressure treated […]
Planning and Preparing Your Deck for Staining Whether you’re attempting to stain a brand new deck or restore an older one, deck stains, and cleaning and maintenance products can aid you on your quest and leave you with professional quality results. However, before you start on your wood deck staining project, ensure that you get […]
Tips for Choosing Colors for your Deck Choosing just the right stain color for your deck can be quite a challenge, but certainly the process isn’t beyond the capabilities of most do-it-yourselfers. No doubt, painting your own home or deck can be a very rewarding experience although there are several things that might go wrong […]