10 Best Plants for your Deck
In your own imagination, when you think of your ideal deck design, what feature comprises it and makes it “ideal”. Does it have to be...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 29, 20225 min read
Best Outdoor Patio Umbrellas
A good patio umbrella is the best choice for providing shade on a deck or patio during the summer months because everyone needs a place...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 27, 20224 min read
How to Build Deck Stairs & Steps
Stairs leading up to decks are normally constructed using stringers measuring 2 by 12 inches in width and placed between 12 and 16 inches...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 25, 20224 min read
How to Lay Out Deck Stair Stringers
Stair stringer installation is fairly simple. On the stringer, notches are drawn using a framing square, and then they are cut off. If...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 23, 20223 min read
How to Anchor Deck Stairs to Concrete
Many different companies that specialize in the construction industry produce hangers that can be utilized to securely attach stair...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 21, 20224 min read
Extra Support For Long Stair Stringers
Typically, stair stringers are fastened to the end joist or rim joist of a deck without taking into consideration the additional weight...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 19, 20224 min read
Stair Stringer Attachment
Use a metal stair stringer hanger to secure stair stringers to a deck. The International Residential Code prohibits end-nailing,...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 17, 20223 min read
Closed Stair Risers
In today's society, the design of stairs must take into account more than only their functional requirements. Stairs are an important...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 15, 20225 min read
How to Cut Deck Stair Stringers
Your staircase's stringers serve fundamentally as the structure's skeleton and support structure. When constructing stairs, the stringers...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 13, 20224 min read
Installing a DIY Under-Deck Drainage System
Water is one of the most dangerous elements that can destroy your wooden decking. Any amount of water that is logged on your deck may...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 11, 20224 min read
How to Lead Deck Stairs to a Patio
Decks are typically constructed before patios because this enables frost footings to be installed without disturbing the concrete slab...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 9, 20224 min read
Building Cascading or Wrap Around Stairs
Every part of your home, from the bedroom and living room to the decks and patios outside, should show who you are and fit with your idea...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 7, 20224 min read
Stair Tread Nosing
Stairs, stairways, staircases, steps - whichever title you use, they are a common component of residential, commercial, and industrial...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Stair Safety Glazing Requirement
Stairs are one of the most dangerous parts of your house. Each year more than 2000 people are killed due to falling on their stairs and...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 3, 20224 min read
Deck Stair Lighting
Believe it or not, the IRC requires that your deck's stairs be illuminated. Deck inspections are often conducted during the day,...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Sep 1, 20225 min read
How to Build a Wheelchair-Compliant Deck Ramp
Adding a ramp that can be used by people in wheelchairs makes your deck safer and easier for everyone to use. Even older pets will find...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Aug 30, 20223 min read
How Long Should My Stair Stringers be?
When you are building a wood and stone deck, or any deck for that matter, stairs serve a very essential part of them as they provide...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Aug 28, 20224 min read
Building Box Steps and Stairs for Decks
Building a deck is a less expensive choice for expanding the house compared to other extensions that are available if there is still a...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Aug 26, 20223 min read
Defy Deck Stain Reviews
We believe that the Defy Extreme Wood Stain is one of the water-based deck stains that offers the highest level of performance available...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Aug 24, 20225 min read
How to Stain a Wood Deck
Wood decks are easier and cheaper to build but harder to maintain in the long term as wood is very susceptible to the forces of nature....
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