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Endeck Decking Reviews
Endeck PVC decking is manufactured by Enduris Extrusions in Jacksonville, FL. This low maintenance decking material has a wood grain finish and is available in Ashwood, Beechwood, Olivewood and Ironwood colors. The new forest series features variegated darker colors including cedar, chestnut and sequoia. Endeck can be installed with HIDfast hidden fasteners for a fastener free floor surface. Enrail PVC railings are also manufactured by Enduris. There is a lifetime limited warranty and an evaluation service report (CCRR-0144) for this product.
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.
Best Deck Material Options
Homeowners can choose between several deck material options nowadays, but which one is right for your home? Compare types of deck materials at Decks.com.
TUF-board
TUF-board low maintenance decking is manufactured by INTEPLAST Group in Livingston, NJ.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Installing footings on a sloped yard
Our inspector explains how to install concrete deck footings on uneven ground.
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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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
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Endeck Decking Reviews
Endeck PVC decking is manufactured by Enduris Extrusions in Jacksonville, FL. This low maintenance decking material has a wood grain finish and is available in Ashwood, Beechwood, Olivewood and Ironwood colors. The new forest series features variegated darker colors including cedar, chestnut and sequoia. Endeck can be installed with HIDfast hidden fasteners for a fastener free floor surface. Enrail PVC railings are also manufactured by Enduris. There is a lifetime limited warranty and an evaluation service report (CCRR-0144) for this product.
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.
Carefree
Carefree Decking is manufactured by U.S. Plastic Lumber Ltd. in Chicago, IL.
Bear Board
Bear Board is manufactured from recycled plastic by EPS Plastic Lumber in Cary, IL.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Footing Size
Learn how large to make your deck footings. Use our table for maximum allowable loads to determine the proper size for your soil type.
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.
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