Deck

Just finished the fascia wrap on my stairs — a few observations

I spent the better part of the morning messing with the side of the stairs to hide those ugly pressure-treated 2x12 str...

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posted by SlateHawk166

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Is it normal for a deck to be resting on stacked concrete blocks?

My wife and I are finally under contract on a house, but I’ve got some concerns about the deck out back. While walking...

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posted by ZincKit59

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Is it normal for my support posts to have a little sway before the framing is finished?

I’m currently elbow-deep in a DIY deck project for the above-ground pool we bought last fall. Since we couldn't really...

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posted by Nic_Ember

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Just wrapped up that 109ft walkway build — a few takeaways

We finally finished that 109-foot composite walkway and I’m feeling pretty good about the results. It took exactly ten...

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posted by frost_maker

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Best way to keep critters out without ruining the look?

I'm currently working on a 16x24 steel frame deck using 2x6 tubes for the perimeter and 2x4s for the joists. It's sitti...

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posted by FlintCrest785

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Tips for deck framing that nobody talks about

Focus on the foundation and post alignment right from the jump. If you're building a deck with an integrated roof, thos...

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posted by SlateBear

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Is the 'outdoor living room' look worth the extra $50k?

I finally pulled the trigger on my massive deck project after getting some wild quotes earlier this year. We went with...

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posted by BearTorque

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Thoughts on a covered deck vs. open build for our climate?

We just moved into a house in Western PA and the backyard is a total blank slate. I'm looking at putting in somthing ar...

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posted by TorqueCrest_1967

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Is it normal for a deck ledger to show a small gap after the frame is done?

My buddy hired me to build a deck for him since he knows I do some carpentry, but this has been a huge learning experia...

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posted by SlateBen_1985

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Is it normal for a deck to fail inspection three times in a row?

My relative is going trough a total nightmare with an insurance claim deck build. The restoration company swapped out t...

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posted by FlintKit_1966

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Finally got the structural sign-off on that rental deck project

I spent the last few weeks dealing with a rental property owner who was convinced the new covered deck was sagging unde...

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posted by CopperBear

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Best way to fix buried posts without a full teardown?

I moved in a few months ago and finally crawled under the deck to see what's actually holding us up. It looks like the...

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posted by StormJake71

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How do I make sure my footings pass the first inspection in the city?

I'm currently staring at a stack of pressure-treated lumber and about thirty bags of concrete in my backyard, trying to...

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posted by CopperDrift906

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How I finally solved the crumbling porch problem — steps that actually worked

Replacing a crumbling concrete slab with a massive deck is a huge jump, but going freestanding with helical piers is th...

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posted by frost_drift

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Is it normal for a second-story deck to feel a bit shaky during a party?

I finally finished the project I’ve been working on all summer—a big two-story deck to replace the old one my grampie b...

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posted by CobaltRunner_1976

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