Why Today’s Wood Needs Protection
Craftspeople and builders love reclaimed wood, but not just for its distressed aesthetics. A look at wood from 1918 and 2018 reveals a significant difference. See this comparison found on…
5 Steps on How to Repair Wood Rot
How Do You Get Rid of Wood Rot? Nothing threatens your beautiful wooden deck more than moisture and rot. While the average life spans about 20 years, depending on the…
Building a deck in the spring: Top things to know
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…
How Long Do Treated Deck Joists Last?
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…
What Does Joist Tape Do?
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?…
How Do You Apply Joist Tape?
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…
Is Joist Tape Necessary: What You Need to Know
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…
How Do You Protect Deck Joists?
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…
What is Deck Ledger Flashing?
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,…
What is the Best Joist Tape? Joist Tape Comparison
When you add a new deck to your home, you make a smart investment. Not only do you create a beautiful outdoor living space, but your home also gains value.…