Deciding the correct height for your deck is very important. There are factors that you may not realize when deciding to locate your deck on the house.   read more...

Proper attachment to the house is very important. We suggest you remove the siding and flash the deck frame to the house.   read more...

It is very important that you use the right size and kind of fasteners to install your ledger board.   read more...

Attaching the deck properly to the house will make it safe for many years. This is overlooked too often and should be a high priority when building a new deck or just fixing up an old one.   read more...

If you decide to lower your deck a foot or so below your door you may have to attach to the foundation wall of your home. We have a few suggestions for you.   read more...

Do you have brick siding? You should never attach to just the brick. This is very dangerous. You should bolt the deck to the frame of the house.   read more...

You should flash your ledger before you install your decking. Over time the house frame behind the deck will rot if it gets wet.   read more...

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Stucco is easy to cut through but can be somewhat fragile...   read more...

As a general rule it is best to attach the ledger board directly to the house rim board at the same level as the house floor by fastening directly through the ends of the floor trusses.   read more...

It is easier to plan the arrangement of the hardware and fastener attachments for the ledger board using a pencil while it is on the ground than afterwards while you are standing on a ladder...   read more...

Flashing is an essential deck building material and comes in a variety forms...   read more...

Many houses are built with a door access projecting from a cantilevered bay...   read more...