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Rooftop Deck Construction

Rooftop Deck Construction

gordon neustaeter

Floating Roof Decks vs. Over-Concrete Decks The technique of installing a deck over a level roof and the process of constructing a deck over a concrete patio are pretty comparable...

Rooftop Deck Construction

gordon neustaeter

Floating Roof Decks vs. Over-Concrete Decks The technique of installing a deck over a level roof and the process of constructing a deck over a concrete patio are pretty comparable...

How to Angle Corners and Joists

How to Angle Corners and Joists

gordon neustaeter

Angled corners and joists allow you to create unique deck designs with interesting shapes. A deck not only makes your backyard more visually appealing but also significantly increases the amount...

How to Angle Corners and Joists

gordon neustaeter

Angled corners and joists allow you to create unique deck designs with interesting shapes. A deck not only makes your backyard more visually appealing but also significantly increases the amount...

Sistering or Joining Joists

Sistering or Joining Joists

gordon neustaeter

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 that is...

Sistering or Joining Joists

gordon neustaeter

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 that is...

Framing a Deck Parallel to a House

Framing a Deck Parallel to a House

gordon neustaeter

Joist Layout Options: Parallel vs. Perpendicular On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to...

Framing a Deck Parallel to a House

gordon neustaeter

Joist Layout Options: Parallel vs. Perpendicular On some decks, the joists are laid out in a pattern that is parallel to the side of the house that is adjacent to...

Squaring the Deck Frame

Squaring the Deck Frame

gordon neustaeter

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...

Squaring the Deck Frame

gordon neustaeter

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...

Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface

Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface

gordon neustaeter

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 of deck frames are...

Using Shims to Level the Deck Surface

gordon neustaeter

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 of deck frames are...