WOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: DECKS PART V

This article concludes our five-part series on deck construction. This time we look at seating and railings. Although there are many options for designing railings, they can be strictly regulated by local building codes.

Seating

WOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: DECKS PART IV

This article continues our five part series on deck construction. In this installment, we look at decking and stairs—installing decking to ensure its long life, bracing the structure, and constructing stringers and steps.

Decking

WOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: DECKS PART III

Last week, Part II of this five part series covered the fundamentals of wood deck foundations. This week our series continues with a discussion of beams and joists, how to build with them, and how to avoid common problems.

Beams

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