Alternative deck materials are a great choice for people who want to enjoy their deck without all the maintenance required by wood. Low Maintenance Decking is available in a wide selection of colors, profiles, and textures. Most of these products are covered by warranties to provide you with the peace of mind that your deck will perform well and look great for many years. For more information on high quality low maintenance materials visit these companies.
Deck Rails provide the perfect opportunity to express some style and personality in your deck design. Over the last 10 years a variety of new rail products have been developed that can personalize and enhance the architectural aethstetic of your deck. Learn more about installation, warranties, colors, and styles. Check out the latest attractive rail options from
Fortress Iron Railings,
DecKorators Railings and
RailingWorks
Free Decks.com Deck Construction Guide
Download this free Decks.com 10-page Deck Construction Guide. Based on the 2006 IRC this guide explains every detail of how to build a deck including ledger board attachment, frost footings, framing, stairs, and rails. A great resource for do it yourself builders, deck contractors, building inspectors and everyone in between.
Real Wood - Unreal Performance
Purewood (Thermally Modified Wood) uses a unique treatment process to prevent wood decay and rot without using chemicals.
This sustainable and proven technology has been popular in Europe for over 15 years.
This select grade material features a beautiful wood grain and honey brown color with a factory applied sealant.
Purewood is environmentally responsible, affordable, and comes with the security of a 25 year warranty.
Create An Outdoor Living Area Below Your Deck
Water drainage systems allow you to comfortably use the space under a high deck. These systems divert water away to create a dry space below. You can essentially double the outdoor living area for an affordable price.
Click here to learn about water drainage systems.
Build a Safe, Strong Deck – Download Free How-to Guide
Simpson Strong-Tie offers a free Deck Framing Connection Guide to help you build a safe, strong deck. The step-by-step guide walks you through the critical areas of deck construction as well as hardware selection and building code requirements. For additional deck building basics, take our free Deck 101 online class.
Click here for more details and to download the free deck guide
Deck Lighting Has Come A Long Way
Creating an evening mood of class and style is not easy to achieve on a deck. This novel idea of lighting is changing the way decks are enjoyed during the evening hours. DeckDepot.com stocks a wide assortment of easy to install low and high voltage lighting.
Decks.com - Custom Deck Plans Service
Work one on one with a decks.com draftsman to create professional deck plans to your specifications. This is a great service for both Do-It-Yourself deck builders and contractors. For only $99 per project (limit 2 hours) you will receive permit ready framing plans, detailed material lists, and a footing layout plan.
