What is Wet Rot and How Do You Treat It?
Wet rot is decay that happens in wood that is not treated and is often exposed to water or high levels of moisture. Fungus grows on wet...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jul 11, 20225 min read
Deck Joist Sizing and Spacing
Having a nice summer day on your deck with your favorite people is a great way to relax and unwind. And even though it's important to...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jul 9, 20224 min read
Reinforcing Deck Rim or Band Joists
It is recommended that the rigidity and strength of the rim or perimeter of your deck design be increased in order to lessen the amount...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jul 7, 20224 min read
Deck Joist Cantilever Rules and Limits
The size of the joists, the type of wood and quality of lumber used, as well as the distance between the joists all play a role in...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jul 5, 20225 min read
How To Build an Octagon Deck
When designing an octagon deck, maintaining its squareness and levelness is of the utmost importance and should take up the majority of...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jul 3, 20224 min read
Deck Blocking and Bridging
A deck should provide a sturdy foundation for outside activities as an extension of the living room. A shaky or bouncy deck design is...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jul 1, 20225 min read
Building a Deck Around a Tree
You might have happy memories of playing and dreaming in a treehouse as a child. Now that you're older, why not build a deck around a...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 29, 20225 min read
Building Your Deck For A Hot Tub
How hard is it to put together a deck for a hot tub? It depends on a number of things, but it's worth it if you live in a house and use...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 27, 20224 min read
Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface
It is likely that you will need to make some adjustments in order to give the appearance of an even deck surface, given that the majority...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 25, 20224 min read
Squaring the Deck Frame
The best way to square up a deck is to use the 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 method. Using your ledger board and a rim joist attached to one end of the...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Framing a Deck Parallel to a House
On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to the deck. This is a...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 21, 20226 min read
Sistering or Joining Joists
Do you need more space on your deck and want to know how to make it bigger through an upgraded deck design? Does your deck have a joist...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 19, 20224 min read
How to Angle Corners and Joists
Angled corners and joists allow you to create unique deck designs with interesting shapes. A deck not only makes your backyard more...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Rooftop Deck Construction
The technique of installing a deck over a level roof and the process of constructing a deck over a concrete patio are pretty comparable...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 15, 20222 min read
How to Decorate Deck Support Columns
One of the most prevalent complaints regarding the aesthetics of elevated deck design is that the support pillars are unsightly and...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 13, 20225 min read
How to Build a Freestanding Deck
Decks are not always attached to a building. It's not unusual to have a deck that stands alone and is used as a place to look at the view...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 11, 20224 min read
How to Brace a Deck from Swaying
Imagine you put weeks of work into building a deck and now it's time to enjoy it. You step on your deck and you just find out it is...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 9, 20225 min read
How to Build a Ground Level Deck
Have you ever wanted to entertain your guests outdoors, to break free from the confines of your drawing or living room and spend time...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 7, 20224 min read
Composite Decking Over Concrete: How to Install and DIY Tips
While a concrete stop can be quite an obstacle when trying to build a deck, it is not impossible to do so. A massive concrete stoop would...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 5, 20224 min read
Deck Joist Waterproof Protection
If you're building a deck, which you want to last a long long time you've probably heard in some shape or form about protecting it from...
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