The Ledger Board is the critical attachment of the deck to the house. For a freestanding deck, skip this step. Remove siding and install a waterproof membrane above, behind, and below the ledger board area. Attach the ledger board to the house with structural fasteners in the pattern and fr...
If the bottom of your deck frame will be less than 6 inches above the ground or partially buried, you should use pressure-treated wood that is rated for ground contact. Cost of Building a Deck Since you are building a freestanding deck that is not attached to your home, the cost can be...
A well-designed deck frame is crucial for a long-lasting deck. To frame a TimberTech deck, plan your inspections, and dig and pour footers based on your area’s frost line and soil type. Attach the ledger board to the house, ensuring waterproofing (skip for freestanding decks). Set posts...
It's time to get started on building a deck, so you'll have it ready in time to enjoy spring and summer weather. There are a few steps that every homeowner, contractor, and designer need to ensure they build a safe and beautiful deck. Licensed contractor Robert Robillard of A Concord ...
If you have a frame home and you would like to convert it into a brick home, you definitely have a big project in front of you. For this type of project, you will have to remove the existing siding of your home, install a moisture barrier and carefully plan and lay the bricks. Howe...
What Is a Raised Garden Bed? But let’s start from the beginning and give a definition. When we say “raised garden bed” or simply “raised bed,” we’re referring to a freestanding box or frame—traditionally with no bottom or top—that sits aboveground in a sunny spot filled with go...
For freestanding shelves, ensure the base is wide enough to support the structure. Can I Build a Ladder Shelf if I’m a Beginner? Absolutely! There are ladder shelf projects suitable for all skill levels. Starting with a simple design is a great way to build your confidence and woodworking...
Window boxes look great along banisters of a front porch, railings, and any other flat and boring surface you want to spruce up! They even look great just sitting along your sidewalk or edges of your deck. So today- we are so excited to share with you a full tutorial on how you can...
Make the upper part of desk frame. The legs can be freestanding, so create an upper fram by taking 1 x 2 pieces of fine as well as cutting one to 28 inch or the other 2 to twenty-two inches. Then attach the sides of frame into the inner top sides of legs by screwing and gluing...
a push mower or even a bike or two when the garage itself has little free space. Thanks to the design, a lean-to even works well beneath a second-story balcony or deck overlooking the backyard. Much like other wooden sheds, a wood lean-to can be painted to match the home or garage...