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How to Build a Wood or Composite Deck

From planning and designing your deck, to choosing materials and finding a builder, we've got you covered! Learn how to build a deck step-by-step with these tutorials.

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 How to Design a Deck Deck Remodel Ideas & Inspiration There are lots of reasons to remodel your deck and lots of ways to do it. If your worn-out wood decking needs replacing anyway, give low-maintenance composite deck boards a try.
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 How to Design a Deck 10 Ideas for Reusing Leftover Decking Boards Have leftover deck boards after building your deck and don’t know what to do with them? Get inspired with 10 ideas for leftover decking from Decks.com.
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 How to Design a Deck Maximize Your Space with These 8 Under Deck Ideas If you have an elevated deck, maximize the empty space below it with our top under-deck design ideas, from storage to landscaping.
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How To Demolish A Deck 2 Min
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 Decking Removal How to Demolish & Remove a Deck At some point, it might become necessary to remove an old deck, due to age or condition. Learn more about what's involved in a deck demolition and removal project.
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 Decking Installation How to Install a Picture Frame Deck Edge Install a picture frame or perimeter board to finish the edge of your deck with style.
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 Decking Installation How to Install Composite Decking Learn about how to install composite decking. Topics include expansion and contraction issues and hidden fastener systems.
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Install West Va Pool Deck 19 Beam Pencil Tape Measure Screws Talent Min
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 Repairs Deck Replacement & Repair Costs Whether you’ve decided to tear down and rebuild your deck or if you’re only looking to repair smaller portions, you can find benchmark prices here.
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 Repairs How to Replace Deck Boards & Repair Your Deck Deck boards can split, rot or come loose over time, but it’s easy to remove and replace deck boards without rebuilding the whole deck. Learn how from the experts at Deck.com.
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 Deck Cleaning What is Wet Rot and How Do You Treat It? Wet rot occurs when water or high moisture levels cause wood to decay. Learn how to recognize the signs and causes of wet rot and how to treat it.
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Footings

Footings

Information related to installing frost footings for decks

Framing

Framing

Learn structural framing methods

Decking

Decking

Learn about wood and composite decking materials

Stairs

Stairs

An in-depth look at the complex issue of how to build stairs

Railings

Railings

How to install guardrails and handrails to meet IRC code

Features

Features

An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights

Design

Design

The basics of deck design

Planning

Planning

Learn about permits and working with contractors

Porches and Patios

Porches & Patios

Build a covered deck to enjoy all seasons

Ledger

Ledger

Proper attachment techniques

Care

Care

Maintain your deck to maintain your investment

Materials

Materials

An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights

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