I ganged together the hidden fasteners and needed two dimensions. One is the dimension of two deck boards plus the airspace, which adds up to just under 11½ in. This will be the size of the two steps leading up to the top of the deck frame. The second dimension is from the house...
This Fix-It Guide on deck repair tells how a deck works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives instructions for how to refinish a deck, how to replace a deck step, how to add support to a deck joist,...
Trees can provide you with cool shade on a hot day. The sound of the wind blowing the leaves can make you forget your worries. But only trees aren’t enough to make you enjoy the outdoors better. A proper outdoor deck allows you to gather on the deck and chat with your family. So,...
These advanced fasteners provide critical lateral load resistance to the deck by tying the joist of the deck directly to the joist or sill plate of the house or adjacent structure. These should be a standard method of fastening ledgers on all new decks, but should also be used to retrofit...
joist hangers gravel (optional) quick-setting concrete 3" exterior wood screws 3-1/2" concrete lag bolts with matching masonry bit Scrap boards 5/4" pressure-treated deck boards Water-diverting flashing (optional) Instructions How to Extend a Deck ...