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Is it normal to use this many metal hangers on a residential deck?

The crew next door has been working on a new build all week, and it looks alot beefier than anything I've seen in our n...

3 2mos

SlateCrest_1951

3 2mos SlateCrest_1951

Is 17k for labor on a custom deck and pavilion too high?

I just wrapped up my biggest solo build for a family friend while I'm finishing up grad school, and honestly, the final...

6 2mos

EmberWren506

6 2mos EmberWren506

Is it normal for a professional deck frame to feel different than my old DIY one?

I finally pulled the trigger and had a profesional crew come out to tear down my old deck that I'd basicly cobbled toga...

3 2mos

RavenDrift779

3 2mos RavenDrift779

Spent the weekend at a rental in Sevierville and learned a lot about deck safety

I just got back from a quick trip to the Smokies and finally realized why everyone shold check the footings on a hot tu...

5 2mos

Tom_Anvil_1987

5 2mos Tom_Anvil_1987

Thoughts on skipping railings for low-profile decks?

I've been looking at some massive cedar builds lately, specifically these sprawling multi-level setups where the lower...

7 2mos

ForgeBear_1988

7 2mos ForgeBear_1988

Just finished the elevated deck in PA — a few observations

I finally wrapped up the big deck project this weekend and it feels great to have it done before the weather turns. Bui...

5 2mos

ArrowKit34

5 2mos ArrowKit34

Tips for multi-level deck drainage that nobody talks about

Building a ground-level deck seems easy untill you're dealing with moisture trap issues. I've found that the secret to...

4 2mos

RidgeMax_1962

4 2mos RidgeMax_1962

Is my diagonal bracing overkill for an elevated deck?

I'm finally wrapping up this huge solo project where the deck is sitting pretty high up on these heavy timber posts. Si...

5 2mos

Cal_Anvil_1965

5 2mos Cal_Anvil_1965

Thoughts on mounting railing posts to the outside of the frame?

I just finished a 7.5x16 deck that ended up taking way longer than the three days I originally promised my wife. One of...

6 2mos

frost_drift

6 2mos frost_drift

Finally figured out why the framing on my parents' new deck felt so off

My parents finally got that new deck built against the brick wall out back and at first glance, the light-colored wood...

3 2mos

Mike_Flint_1972

3 2mos Mike_Flint_1972

Tips for making pressure-treated decks last decades that nobody talks about

I've spent years maintaining structures in the wet climates of Western PA near Seven Springs, and the biggest thing I'v...

3 2mos

RidgeAlex95

3 2mos RidgeAlex95

Is it normal for deck posts to be buried directly in the ground?

I just had a new composite deck finished and overall it looks amazing. The white railings and the light brown boards re...

5 2mos

Sam_Basalt_1978

5 2mos Sam_Basalt_1978

Is 18 inches of clearance enough for an 8x28 foot deck?

I’m finally getting ready to pull the trigger on an 8x28 foot deck that will run along the back of my house. It’s going...

5 2mos

SlateAsh43

5 2mos SlateAsh43

Thoughts on skirting vs keeping elevated decks open?

We finally pulled the trigger on replacing the old 2007 deck that was basically falling apart. It was a massive project...

6 2mos

BuilderTorque_1975

6 2mos BuilderTorque_1975

Is it normal for a contractor to refuse to just replace the deck boards?

I had a guy come out today to look at my back deck beacuse the surface boards are getting pretty splintered and soft in...

5 2mos

FinderEmber

5 2mos FinderEmber

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Is it normal to use this many metal hangers on a residential deck?

Is 17k for labor on a custom deck and pavilion too high?

Is it normal for a professional deck frame to feel different than my old DIY one?

Spent the weekend at a rental in Sevierville and learned a lot about deck safety

Thoughts on skipping railings for low-profile decks?

Just finished the elevated deck in PA — a few observations

Tips for multi-level deck drainage that nobody talks about

Is my diagonal bracing overkill for an elevated deck?

Thoughts on mounting railing posts to the outside of the frame?

Finally figured out why the framing on my parents' new deck felt so off

Tips for making pressure-treated decks last decades that nobody talks about

Is it normal for deck posts to be buried directly in the ground?

Is 18 inches of clearance enough for an 8x28 foot deck?

Thoughts on skirting vs keeping elevated decks open?

Is it normal for a contractor to refuse to just replace the deck boards?