Getting ready to build a deck? Learn about key concepts and necessary tools to frame a deck before laying down the first deck board.
Often the most difficult part of building a deck is attaching the deck to the house. Most homes have a poured concrete foundation making it tricky to attach the ledger board. The ledger board is the board that will take the weight of the deck frame and decking. Attaching it to a poured ...
How to Frame a Deck: A Guide to Building a Sturdy Foundation Are you ready to transform your outdoor space with a new deck? A solid foundation begins with a well-built frame. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through the construction... Read More February 13, 2024 Crafting...
Put three more deck screws through the stringers from the back of the rim to fix them to the deck frame temporarily. Then, fix the middle stringer in place with two deck screws. Put the newel posts into the holes you dug earlier, and screw them to the inside of the stringer. Step 11...
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...
Scrub the deck with a steady pressure applied to a push broom against the wood decking. Allow the cleanser to work at removing the accumulated dirt, stains and discolorations for 15 minutes. Step 3 Spray the entire deck with the spray from your garden hose to remove the chemicals in the ...
Composite Decking boards contain wood fibers and plastic. Read more to find out the two types of processes that create the finished product.Deck Talk
should have a galvanized or other corrosion-resistant coating or be made of stainless steel. Some woods need to be predrilled to prevent the fasteners from splitting them, especially near the ends. Hidden fasteners are another option. They’re mostly used with composite decking and wood deck boa...
Decking Installation How to Install Composite Decking for the Perfect, Long-Lasting Outdoor Space Decking Installation Deck Board Spacing Guide: How to Properly Space & Stagger Deck Boards Spacing between deck boards provides several critical functions, such as drainage & drying. Learn how to space ...
Some composite decking materials are designed to be installed with hidden fasteners. These clip systems generally are screwed into to the deck frame across each joist and fit tightly into a cavity running down the side of the boards. We recommend using reverse thread screws when fac...