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 to Protect Your Deck
Sunshine and a barbecue. Hammocks and lovely garden views. What’s better than time on the deck? To make the most of outdoor living, extend the life of your deck. Protecting…
Pressure Treated Timber Still Needs Protection from Rot
Pressure Treated Wood protects against timber rot and insect damage, but it is not infallible. Builder Tim Carter explained in this Washington Post article that there are several reasons pressure-treated timber can…
How to Create a Waterproof Deck
Just as a tree has many rings, protecting your timber requires you to think beyond the surface. Deck waterproofing is more than skin deep! To preserve your deck’s longevity, you…
What is Flashing Tape?
Prevent Deck Rot with Flashing Tape Consider the timber holding up your deck and the timber connecting your deck to your home. These are two critical spots where water leaking…
How to Install Deck Flashing
When planning a new deck, it’s fun to spend time choosing colours and styles for your deck boards and railings. It’s fun to dream of what your deck could be.…
The Top 5 Reasons to Use Deck Flashing Tape
Using deck flashing tape should be a requirement for any homeowner or builder looking to construct a new deck. Regardless of the material you use for your deck boards, most…
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 bearer of timber attaches your deck to your home and…
What is the Best Protection for Wooden Decking?
Wind and rain will test your home’s exterior, and the effects begin to show more quickly than we might expect: Woot rot, metal corrosion, colour greying. But you don’t have…