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Fail-Safe Form Footer System When at the 2010 Remodeling Show in Baltimore I came across a booth that had a pretty cool footing system called the Fail-Safe Form Footer. The Fail-Safe Form Footer was invented to reduce the risk of footer failure in the building and deck industry. Designed to conform to the I.R.C. 2006 Building Codes for…
Handsome wood post caps capture the design sophistication and attention to detail that exemplifies classic American architecture. A simple search on local and Internet wood deck suppliers easily come up with over 100 different styles of decorative post caps for wooden posts. Most post caps are available in several of types of wood including…
Mahogany Porch Railing and Balusters This method is useful for making porch and deck railings. For this project I prefer using the pre-molded mahogany railing and often use it for both the top and bottom horizontal railing. I use this method to cut my mahogany balusters. This allows me to make multiple and consistently sized…
Cleaning A Wood Deck Many people ask what is a good way to safely clean a wood deck? What is the best sealer to use once I have finished? Many people think that using a pressure wash on their deck will re vitalize the wood. What they don’t understand or know is that a high…
The folks at Spray Glide. Recently sent me their pressure washer accessory. SprayGlide Pressure Washer Accessory The Sprayglide™ attaches to any pressure washer with a wand measuring from 1 / 2 ” (12.7mm) wands and 3 / 4″ (19mm) wands Sprayglide™ is made of strong 30% glass filled nylon, a stainless steel axle, and solid…
Sealing Deck Boards Before installing wood decking like Ipe or Mahogany boards I always try to convince my customer to allow for the extra cost of back priming the deck boards to seal them from moisture. In most of these situations the deck boards are oiled or stained. In these cases I use a clear…
Composite Decking Cleaning Tips For a great looking composite deck follow these easy care and maintenance steps : 1. Install your decking with proper spacing and under clearance to provide ventilation under and between decking boards to prevent mold growth. 2. Occasionally clean your deck with a mild soap and water mixture. rinse with a…
Basics for Deck Building This job was on Partridge Lane in Concord, Massachusetts and was a good opportunity to discuss deck building basics. Our job was to repair rotted siding on a deck alcove built about 20 years ago. As you can see from the pictures below, the siding runs down behind the decking and…
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