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How many flapper disks should I realistically buy for a 32' x 17' deck?

I’m staring down a massive 32' x 17' deck project and the wood is in pretty rough shape. The wood is toast. It’s mostly...

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DuskEli65

6 1mo DuskEli65

How can I get that integrated fire pit look without failing my local inspection?

I’ve been obsessing over the details of that big award-winning deck project here in Tacoma lately. The way they blended...

5 1mo

CopperNomad444

5 1mo CopperNomad444

Is it normal for a contractor to frame a deck roof directly over existing shingles?

I’m in the middle of a massive project involving a new metal roof and a wrap-around covered deck, and I'm starting to g...

3 1mo

torque_maker_1963

3 1mo torque_maker_1963

Thoughts on diagonal bracing vs. extra blocking for lateral stability?

My contractor is currently framing out the new deck and just got the joists and beams set up with some pressure-treated...

5 1mo

SparkDrift_1972

5 1mo SparkDrift_1972

Thoughts on fixing Trex warping vs total replacement?

I’ve been looking at my back deck lately and noticing that a few of the Trex composite boards are starting to crown and...

5 2mos

Ray_Cobalt_1979

5 2mos Ray_Cobalt_1979

How do I handle 24-foot cypress beams on a hillside with no crane access?

I’m looking at a project that feels way over my head and I'm trying to figure out the logistics of moving materials. We...

4 2mos

PikeSam73

4 2mos PikeSam73

Tips for custom pool decking that nobody talks about

When you're wrapping a deck around a custom pool, you relly have to account for how much water is going to be sitting o...

3 2mos

DuskAsh45

3 2mos DuskAsh45

Tips for building turret decks that nobody talks about

Building a deck onto a multi-story tower or a shingled turret is a completly diferent beast than your standard backyard...

4 2mos

StormNomad_1955

4 2mos StormNomad_1955

How I finally solved the cantilevered deck wobble — steps that actually worked

Getting that floating effect with a cantilevered upper level is all about the hidden structural work. You can't just sl...

4 2mos

WrenCobalt

4 2mos WrenCobalt

How I finally solved deck post shifting — steps that actually worked

Seeing a support post start to slide off its base is enough to make any homeowner lose sleep, especially after a rough...

4 2mos

Sam_Anvil

4 2mos Sam_Anvil

Is it normal for a deck on a steep slope to feel a bit shaky before the stairs are finished?

I'm working on a multi-level project out here in Cornelia and the red clay is absolutely killing me. We finally got the...

3 2mos

CedarSam88

3 2mos CedarSam88

Finally started ripping up the old boards and found a massive surprise

We finally got around to tearing up the back deck this weekend since the wood was starting to get a bit soft underfoot....

4 2mos

CopperSage470

4 2mos CopperSage470

How do I handle the ladder alignment on this custom pool deck build?

I've been spending my time off work trying to get this above-ground pool deck finished for my parents. I'm defintely no...

3 2mos

StormAsh61

3 2mos StormAsh61

How much should I expect to pay for fire-damaged deck repairs?

I'm a student renting a place and I'm in a bit of a situation after a freak accident last week. A cigarette ember someh...

5 2mos

DriftRunner

5 2mos DriftRunner

Is it safe to put a hot tub on a deck with 5-inch screws instead of notched posts?

My dad is finishing up this massive deck project and he's convinced it's sturdy enought for a hot tub, but I'm looking...

5 2mos

Joe_Arrow

5 2mos Joe_Arrow

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How many flapper disks should I realistically buy for a 32' x 17' deck?

How can I get that integrated fire pit look without failing my local inspection?

Is it normal for a contractor to frame a deck roof directly over existing shingles?

Thoughts on diagonal bracing vs. extra blocking for lateral stability?

Thoughts on fixing Trex warping vs total replacement?

How do I handle 24-foot cypress beams on a hillside with no crane access?

Tips for custom pool decking that nobody talks about

Tips for building turret decks that nobody talks about

How I finally solved the cantilevered deck wobble — steps that actually worked

How I finally solved deck post shifting — steps that actually worked

Is it normal for a deck on a steep slope to feel a bit shaky before the stairs are finished?

Finally started ripping up the old boards and found a massive surprise

How do I handle the ladder alignment on this custom pool deck build?

How much should I expect to pay for fire-damaged deck repairs?

Is it safe to put a hot tub on a deck with 5-inch screws instead of notched posts?