Posts by annrote

Spring cleaning time is here, and while many homeowners focus on scuffed baseboards, dust bunnies, and smudgy windows around the house, it’s important to also remember the deck. Throughout the…

As spring arrives, the daffodils beacon and the robins call you outdoors. If you have ever contemplated deck building to create an outdoor living space, now’s the season to take…

While the framing in your home is protected by layers of siding, brick, caulking, and paint, your wood deck framing stands vigilant and exposed to rain, snow, sun, termites, and…

Wood, even treated lumber, deteriorates surprisingly quickly when wet. Did you know that more than 90 percent of a deck’s wood substructure starts to split and rot around 8-10 years?…

The right tools make any job easier. So when you need an adhesive or sealant, you want the best one to get the job done. If you’re building a new…

A deck’s beauty may exude from its boards, railings, and design, but its strength is in what lies beneath. To keep your wood substructure from succumbing to the ravages of…

In any home improvement project, there are many details to consider. The punch list can quickly get long. Thus, it’s natural for homeowners to ask whether something so small as…

Almost all decks in the United States (about 90%) have wooden framing. That means that the joists and beams that support your entire deck consist of fibers that break down…

How to Repair Wood Rot You may have noticed a problem spot on your deck. There is flaking, discoloration, or the wood feels “spongy.” Do you need a new deck?…

The ledger board can be the Achilles heel of your home’s structure if it’s not correctly installed and protected. This beam of wood, which attaches your deck to your home,…