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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...

5 3mos

CobaltRunner_1976

5 3mos CobaltRunner_1976

Finally got the Costco pool set up on the new PVC deck and it feels solid

We finally got that massive blue inflatable pool from Costco set up on the back deck this afternoon. Even though the bo...

5 3mos

MossEcho_1973

5 3mos MossEcho_1973

Tips for reinforcing high-elevation decks that nobody talks about

When you're looking at a massive structure perched way up high on a single central column, you have to look at the engi...

4 3mos

SparkDrift_1972

4 3mos SparkDrift_1972

Just finished my first deck project for the in-laws — a few observations

My wife has been asking me to get a proper deck sorted for her grandma’s place for months now, and I finally got the la...

5 3mos

BasaltMaker

5 3mos BasaltMaker

Is it normal for an elevated deck to sway slightly when someone walks on it?

I've noticed our back deck has started leaning slightly toward the garden lately, and it's making me a bit nervous ever...

4 4mos

CopperSage470

4 4mos CopperSage470

Anyone else prefer mixing redwood and composite over a single material?

I was driving past a big project my buddy and I finished about a year ago—a multi-story deck and staircase tucked away...

5 4mos

IronMaker

5 4mos IronMaker

Is it normal for new pressure-treated lumber to look this uneven?

We just had a profesional crew finish up our elevated deck last week. It's attached to the back of our brick home and t...

6 4mos

Cal_Raven

6 4mos Cal_Raven

Is it better to use a concrete pad or a wooden platform for a doggy door exit?

I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle the drop-off for the new pet door I just cut through our vinyl siding....

5 4mos

StormAsh61

5 4mos StormAsh61

Why is my contractor avoiding a permit for our deck stairs?

Our GC just finished a set of stairs for our ADU to replace some old wood, but the whole process feels really messy. He...

5 4mos

Sam_Basalt_1978

5 4mos Sam_Basalt_1978

Is there such a thing as having too many footings for a cabin deck?

I’ve spent the last week digging out dozens of holes for these orange pier forms beacuse the old deck literally gave wa...

5 4mos

LynxPike

5 4mos LynxPike

Thoughts on using dark stain vs replacing boards for a messy install?

We just had some cedar planks installed over a pressure-treated frame and the screw lines are a bit of a mess. The crew...

6 4mos

basalt_walker

6 4mos basalt_walker

Is this kind of craftsmanship actually acceptable for a professional deck build?

I finally pulled the trigger on getting a deck built after years of wanting one, but I’m really questioning the quality...

3 4mos

FlintRunner228

3 4mos FlintRunner228

How do I tell my father-in-law his new 2x4 deck is dangerous?

My father-in-law just finished building a new deck and I’m honestly a little panicked after walking on it today. It fel...

3 4mos

CedarWren

3 4mos CedarWren

Does anyone have tips for keeping light composite decking clean from mud?

Just finished laying down the last of the boards on my first-ever deck project and honestly it feels great to finally b...

4 4mos

DriftRidge

4 4mos DriftRidge

Is this brand new deck actually built right or should I be worried?

My husband and I are looking at this house and it has a brand new deck. We're planning on setting up a lounge area unde...

5 4mos

RavenMike33

5 4mos RavenMike33

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

Finally got the Costco pool set up on the new PVC deck and it feels solid

Tips for reinforcing high-elevation decks that nobody talks about

Just finished my first deck project for the in-laws — a few observations

Is it normal for an elevated deck to sway slightly when someone walks on it?

Anyone else prefer mixing redwood and composite over a single material?

Is it normal for new pressure-treated lumber to look this uneven?

Is it better to use a concrete pad or a wooden platform for a doggy door exit?

Why is my contractor avoiding a permit for our deck stairs?

Is there such a thing as having too many footings for a cabin deck?

Thoughts on using dark stain vs replacing boards for a messy install?

Is this kind of craftsmanship actually acceptable for a professional deck build?

How do I tell my father-in-law his new 2x4 deck is dangerous?

Does anyone have tips for keeping light composite decking clean from mud?

Is this brand new deck actually built right or should I be worried?