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Bear Board Decking Reviews
Bear Board is manufactured from recycled plastic by EPS Plastic Lumber in Cary, IL. Bear Board is available in White, Gray, Putty, Cedar, Tan, Black, Redwood, Chocolate Brown and Green colors. It can be purchased in radius edge or grooved 5/4x6, 2x6, 2x4, and 2x2 dimensions and in a number of lengths. This product comes with a 50 Year warranty
Capped Composite Decking
What is capped composite decking? It's a great option if you like the look of wood but not the maintenance. Learn about capped composite at Decks.com.
Nexwood
Nexwood composite decking is manufactured by Nexwood Industries Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Pressure Treated Wood: Types, Grading Standards & More
Wondering if pressure treated wood is right for your project? Learn more about the different types of pressure treated lumber as well as how long they last at Decks.com.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Prevent Frost Heaving
Learn how frost heaving can damage your deck. The solution is to properly install your deck footings.
Buried Post
Learn how to install a concrete deck footing with a buried treated support post as an alternative to a solid pier foundation.
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Footings
Information related to installing frost footings for decks
Framing
Learn structural framing methods
Decking
Learn about wood and composite decking materials
Stairs
An in-depth look at the complex issue of how to build stairs
Railings
How to install guardrails and handrails to meet IRC code
Features
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights
Design
The basics of deck design
Planning
Learn about permits and working with contractors
Porches & Patios
Build a covered deck to enjoy all seasons
Ledger
Proper attachment techniques
Care
Maintain your deck to maintain your investment
Materials
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights
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Bear Board Decking Reviews
Bear Board is manufactured from recycled plastic by EPS Plastic Lumber in Cary, IL. Bear Board is available in White, Gray, Putty, Cedar, Tan, Black, Redwood, Chocolate Brown and Green colors. It can be purchased in radius edge or grooved 5/4x6, 2x6, 2x4, and 2x2 dimensions and in a number of lengths. This product comes with a 50 Year warranty
Capped Composite Decking
What is capped composite decking? It's a great option if you like the look of wood but not the maintenance. Learn about capped composite at Decks.com.
Eco Friendly Composite & Wood Decking Options
Looking for the most environmentally friendly way to add a gorgeous deck to your home? Learn how composite decking is made from recycled materials at Decks.com.
Thermally Modified Wood
Wood can be thermally modified or heat treated to improve dimensional stability and decay resistance without the use of chemicals.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Can I reuse existing footings
Our inspector discusses the topic of reusing footings for a new deck.
Protecting From Collapse
Learn how to use cardboard sonotubes and hole covers to protect your deck footing holes from caving in and flooding before pouring concrete.
Explore Articles by Topic
Footings
Information related to installing frost footings for decks
Framing
Learn structural framing methods
Decking
Learn about wood and composite decking materials
Stairs
An in-depth look at the complex issue of how to build stairs
Railings
How to install guardrails and handrails to meet IRC code
Features
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights
Design
The basics of deck design
Planning
Learn about permits and working with contractors
Porches & Patios
Build a covered deck to enjoy all seasons
Ledger
Proper attachment techniques
Care
Maintain your deck to maintain your investment
Materials
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights