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Deck Blocking and Bridging

Deck Blocking and Bridging

gordon neustaeter

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

gordon neustaeter

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

How To Build an Octagon Deck

gordon neustaeter

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

gordon neustaeter

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

Deck Joist Cantilever Rules and Limits

gordon neustaeter

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

gordon neustaeter

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

Reinforcing Deck Rim or Band Joists

gordon neustaeter

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

gordon neustaeter

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

Deck Joist Sizing and Spacing

gordon neustaeter

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

gordon neustaeter

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...

What is Wet Rot and How Do You Treat It?

What is Wet Rot and How Do You Treat It?

gordon neustaeter

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 wood because it...

What is Wet Rot and How Do You Treat It?

gordon neustaeter

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 wood because it...