Corners, edges, and railings can be challenging due to their intricate shapes and angles. Use a smaller brush for these areas, applying paint or stain with care to avoid drips and uneven coverage. Patience is key—take your time to ensure these tricky spots receive the same attention as the...
In addition, a deck typically has perimeter railings and stairs. Decks are constructed of decay-resistant wood (redwood, cedar), pressure-treated wood, or newer plastic materials, and are held together with fasteners. What Can Go Wrong with a Deck? From exposure to the weather, a deck’s ...
The 4x4 posts for the railings on my deck are attached to the surface (2x6 boards) using plastic post anchors with lag screws rather than going through the surface and attaching to the joists. The ends that attach near the house and by the stair railings feel fine, but towar...
Find out how to check your deck for signs of trouble. Get tips on looking for rot and checking flashing, fastenings and railings to make sure they are sound and secure. by The HostsLeave a Comment LESLIE: Well, the weather is getting nicer and soon you’ll be spending more and more ...
©Alpine Log Homes Photos In this log cabin, delicate birch bark balances the weight of the massive arched fireplace and echoes the home's furniture and loft railings. Whatever your cabin decor taste, the log or timber frame home is at its heart a comfortable place that glories in the ...
Railings removed from deck Shingles buried in back yard Problemshiddenby the flipper Rotten, collapsed section of roof never fixed but covered with new shingles Basement flooding concealed beneath carpet 3 areas of black mold concealed behind drywall ...
So excited to see it all come together next week! Here’s how we’re doing after three weeks of building: Build Frame of Playhouse Install Foundation Raise Playhouse onto foundation Deck and railing Build Mini Door Finish Exterior Insulate Interior Install Windows Finish Deck Paint the interior...
RAILINGS, DECK & PORCH RAILINGS, STAIRWAY RAMPS, ACCESS RELIEF VALVES - TP VALVES RETAINING WALL DESIGNS, TYPES, DAMAGE ROLL ROOFING, ASPHALT & SBS ROOF FLASHING DEFECTS LIST ROOF FRAMING TIES & BEAMS ROOF LEAK DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR ROOF NOISE TRANSMISSION ...
So what you see above is how we lived with it for quite a while until we got around to putting up a new cable railing. You could call it a “Pit of Doom!”… and that’s basically what it was. There were so many times when I almost fell off that thing while working on differen...
Although it is much more expensive than, say, vinyl, it won’t crack or peel, plus, it’s a great insulator. Additionally, it’s easy to customize with a coat of paint. Aluminum Window Frames These frames are very long-lasting. Aluminum is low maintenance and does well in most weather...