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Photo source: Simpson Strongtie Building A Safe Deck: It’s important to make sure your deck is built right and safe! Most experts agree that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years but we all know many decks that are still standing and alot older than that. It is estimated…
How Deck Sanding Can Improve Your Home’s Resale Value Did you know that deck sanding can dramatically increase the resale value of your home? This DIY tutorial teaches you how to do deck sanding easily. Real estate agents use many techniques to increase the resale value of homes and deck sanding is one of them.…
DeckWrap Self-Adhering Protective Wrap: DeckWrap tape can save your deck Joists from rot as well as create a valuable redundancy layer under your ledger flashing. On every deck repair I have done the number one reason I end up replacing an existing deck is due to ROT caused by poor flashing and construction methods. Using DeckWrap can…
Everything has a lifespan ~ choose your materials to last: This week we were called to a home to repair a porch. As soon as I saw this porch listing to the right it was obvious that non-pressure treated wood was used. I broke the news to the homeowner that we would no only bey replacing…
Steel Deck Framing System eliminates the need for pressure treated wood deck frames Trex Elevations™ will manufacture and market new Trex Elevations Steel Deck Framing – a Steel Deck Framing System that offers superior longevity performance and aesthetics as Trexdecking and railing products. Trex Elevations is a dual-coated, galvanized steel, which not only looks great but…
It’s Never too Late to Clean Up the Deck By Joe “the Pro” Sainz at www.BeThePro.com Early summer is a great time of year. The weather’s good, it’s time to grill a few burgers and you can do a few things around the house, including cleaning up the deck. For much of the U.S., the…
Deck Inspection and Maintenance Homeowners across the country have slowly migrated from the comfort of their couches to the splendor of the sunshine. What better place to enjoy the outdoors than your deck. But is your deck prepared for the summer season? Deck Maintenance is a huge concern in my world. With more than…
Removing Snow From Composite Decks With winter upon us and snow and ice everywhere you should be aware how to properly remove snow and ice from a PVC or composite deck. Many people go to the hardware store and buy anything in a bag that claims to melt snow and ice. The problem with that is…
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