Multi-Level Deck Ideas and Inspiration: Take Your Outdoor Living to the Next Level May 2, 2023 annrote TipsAs the saying goes: go big or go home. You can get both with multi-level decks, which offer plenty of…Read More
Building a Deck in the Winter January 20, 2023 annrote TipsReasons to build your deck in the winter Are you building a deck in the winter? That’s actually not so…Read More
Best Waterproof Tape December 8, 2022 annrote TipsWith so many options to choose from, finding the right waterproof tape for your project can be a difficult task.…Read More
How to Protect Your Deck for Winter November 22, 2022 annrote TipsEnsuring your deck is protected for winter, and in good, sound shape for the cold weather is tantamount to longevity.…Read More
How to Identify Dry Rot: Signs and Treatment October 12, 2022 annrote TipsDry rot is a serious threat to wood structures but often goes unnoticed and untreated for years. That’s because it…Read More
Composite vs Wood Decking: Which Is Right for Your Outdoors? September 13, 2022 annrote TipsSpoiler alert: There is no wrong answer! Composite and timber decking are both proper building materials for a garden deck. To…Read More
How Do You Protect Deck Joists? September 1, 2022 annrote TipsAlmost all decks have timber framing. That means that the joists and bearers that support your entire deck consist of…Read More
How Long Do Treated Deck Joists Last? August 22, 2022 annrote TipsWhile the framing in your home is protected by layers of siding, brick, caulking, and paint, your timber deck framing…Read More
What Does Joist Tape Do? August 15, 2022 annrote TipsTimber, even treated lumber, deteriorates surprisingly quickly when wet. Did you know that more than 90 per cent of a…Read More
How Do You Apply Joist Tape? July 28, 2022 annrote TipsA deck’s beauty may exude from its boards, railings, and design, but its strength is in what lies beneath. To…Read More
How to Clean Your Deck the Right Way July 20, 2022 annrote TipsCleaning time is here, and while many homeowners focus on scuffed baseboards, dust bunnies, and smudgy windows around the house,…Read More
Cost of Deck Installation: How Much Does It Really Cost? June 23, 2022 annrote TipsWhether you have finally found your forever home or are planning to sell, installing a deck is a worthwhile home…Read More