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Choicedek Decking Reviews
Choicedek composite decking is manufactured by Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. in Springdale, AZ. Choicedek is available in beach house gray,harvest brown and coastal redwood in 12',16' and 20' lengths. Matching railings are also available. Choicedek can be purchased at Lowes home improvement stores. This products testing is available in the ESR-2388 evaluation service report. Choicedek comes with a 25 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.
Bear Board
Bear Board is manufactured from recycled plastic by EPS Plastic Lumber in Cary, IL.
Tamko Envision PVC
Tamko Envision PVC deck board is manufactured by Tamko Bldg. Products, Inc. in Joplin, MO.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Digging Foundations
Learn how to hand dig or mechanically dig your deck footings with step-by-step instructions. Learn what to do if you hit a rock.
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.
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Choicedek Decking Reviews
Choicedek composite decking is manufactured by Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. in Springdale, AZ. Choicedek is available in beach house gray,harvest brown and coastal redwood in 12',16' and 20' lengths. Matching railings are also available. Choicedek can be purchased at Lowes home improvement stores. This products testing is available in the ESR-2388 evaluation service report. Choicedek comes with a 25 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.
Differences Between PVC & Composite Decking
Both PVC and composite materials can be a great alternative to traditional wood decking. Learn the pros and cons of each material with our full comparison.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Retaining Walls
Avoid problems related to digging deck footings near retaining walls. Learn some tips from the pros for how to handle these difficult situations.
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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