How to Attach Joists & Rim Joists

Properly installing joists is crucial when building your deck. Joists are the support beams that the decking attaches to. The easiest way of building this is installing the rim joists, which are the frame of your deck, and then installing the joists in the middle. Be sure to use joist hangers when attaching the joists…

 

Preventing Rot & Water Damage

The worst thing that can happen to your deck is a rot-producing fungus. Fungi prospers when wood is constantly moist. It slowly feeds off softer woods like cedar and pine, causing the wood to shrink and become spongy. Fungi can cause your deck to collapse or even spread through your house destroying walls and floors.…

 

Deck Configuration – Basic Deck Plans

Deciding what configuration to choose for your deck may be stressful and confusing. Remember your deck should flow with the shape of your house. Don’t change your house to fit your deck, fit your deck to your house. Ground-level decks are less elaborate than other decking installations, and depending on your local building codes, may…

 

Deck Terminology

Decorate, a synonym for deck, is exactly what decks do for your backyard living area. Knowledge of terminology is important when building a deck. Here are some of the major terms that will help you understand how a deck is constructed and make the entire building process easier for you. Beams, also known as girders…

 
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