Most decks are built with pressure treated wood. However there are many alternatives to this common decking material. One of the more popular new materials is composite decking which is sometimes made with recycled plastics and saw dust. The Handyguys discuss their opinions on several kinds of w...
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the use of proper deck cleaners, strippers and wood brighteners will get you professional results and is the correct way to restore a deck. Cleaning decks is a 3 or 4 step process. First, the proper cleaning agent or stripper needs to be applied to the deck. Then it needs ...
Watch out: don't leave wider gaps between still-wet treated lumber deck or porch boards during construction or you may find that as the wood dries, excessive deck board gaps can form a trip hazard, especially for people wearing high heeled shoes. Home Inspector David Grudzinski provided the ...
treated to withstand outdoor conditions better than bare wood. PT lumber is recommended for just about any project exposed to the elements. Now, there is anewstandard, and stores are starting to carry more and more “GC” pressure-treated lumber. My nearest Home Depot has virtually all of ...
Flashing deck ledger boards properly is one of the most important details for new decks. Read this article to learn how to flash deck ledger boards includes diagrams
Deck paints are OK for covered porches, but should be avoided in open decks.Since you had to replace some boards, they may not have been pressure treated; more reason for using a preserving stain. If your photos are recent, it does not look as if the Home Depot paint did that good a...