Custom Railings: Wire Paneling
When budget concerns arose, North Carolina builder Michael Chandler corralled the cost of this 600-sq.-ft. deck project by using agricultural wire goat panels for the guardrails rather than the custom metalwork initially planned. The panels are made of 7/32-in.-dia. wire in a 4-in. grid pattern that’s stiff enough to stand in for traditional balusters. - Fine Homebuilding #Decks #DeckDesign
Deck Plans Free | Free Garden Plans - How to build garden projects
Detailed woodworking project about deck plans free. Building a small free standing deck is a project that will liven up the look of your garden.
Site-Built Deck Drainage - Fine Homebuilding
Mike Guertin demonstrates his methods for draping EPDM roofing membrane over joists before installing decking to create an affordable system for keeping the space under a deck dry.
Hog Wire Fencing with Patina
Living Iron: Hog Wire Fencing with Patina
Everything You Need to Know About Deck Footings
Learn about footing factors—including soil, climate, slope and more—with our handy guide.
How to Build a Deck With Composites
Learn how to build a deck with composites and other rot-resistant materials for beauty and longevity.
Building Strong Deck Stairs
Learn several fool-proof methods for supporting and connecting stringers and guardrails when building an outdoor staircase. - Fine Homebuilding #DeckBuild #DeckStairs #Stairs
Deck Ledgers | Best Practices Manual | Hammer & Hand | Pacific NW Builder
This section of Hammer & Hand's Best Practices Manual details deck ledgers.
Protect your deck from joist rot
A little diligence and an inexpensive deck flashing tape keep things protected and help prevent deck joist rot.
How to Build a Stronger Deck Beam for a Sturdy Outdoor Space
A singular deck beam saves time, but fashioning your own out of three 2x10s will create a stronger, longer-lasting beam for your DIY deck.
Critical Deck Connections
Code now requires areas of a deck that used to get nothing more than framing nails to have metal connectors designed especially for the task. - Fine Homebuilding
Installation - Trex RainEscape
Installation videos, literature, and photos for installing the Trex RainEscape under-deck drainage system.
Site-Built Deck Drainage - Fine Homebuilding
Mike Guertin demonstrates his methods for draping EPDM roofing membrane over joists before installing decking to create an affordable system for keeping the space under a deck dry.
Repairing Decks and Railings
Repairing Decks and Railings: Wooden decks can cause may problems. Luckily, they are fairly simple to fix. This guide will give you tips on how to fix problems like rotten boards, wobbly railings and loose nails. Plus, learn how to stiffen a bouncy, wobbly deck. For more…
7 Things You Should Do When Building Your Deck
Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these deck building tricks during the initial build, you’ll find yourself with a sturdy backyard oasis for a long, long time.
DIY Hog Wire Deck Railing
Our deck and deck railing needed to be replaced. Because we live on a lake, we wanted to use wire so as not to