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How to build 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 tree in your yard...
How to build 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 tree in your yard...

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 reason for concern and undermines faith...
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 reason for concern and undermines faith...

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 your attention. To begin, we suggest positioning the...
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 your attention. To begin, we suggest positioning the...

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 determining how far...
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 determining how far...

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 of bounce and give a...
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 of bounce and give a...

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 have a deck that...
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 have a deck that...