All Entries in the "Decks and Screen Porches" Category
Introducing Trex Transcend Decking
Trex Transcend Decking guarantees a fade and stain resistant finish. This product is going to be the hot seller this upcoming deck season and offers the end user the following.
Unparalleled Beauty
Hassle-Free Maintenance
Fade, Stain, Scratch & Mold Resistant
Earth-Friendly
Cortex Concealed Composite Deck Fastening System
Here is a great hidden fastener system for your new composite deck. It’s called Cortex and is available for the following brands.
AVAILABLE FOR:
AZEK Deck® – The #1 Brand for Stain Resistant Decking.
Colors: Slate Gray, Brownstone, Clay
EverGrain® Decking Classic Colors* – Everything a deck should be.
Colors: Cape Cod Grey, Cedar, Rewood, Weathered Wood
*Available for use with [...]
LP recalls 48 million feet of decking
If you have purchased composite decking in the last few years you may want to read this. The recall affects LP’s WeatherBest and ABTCo. brands, sold by dealers nationwide, as well as its Veranda brand, sold by The Home Depot, between January 2005 and August 2008. Read this article from Prosales for more information and [...]
Deck Design Tool from DIY Online
I have been using this free online software for about a month now and I have to say it really works. Whether your a deck builder, salesman or homeowner the D.I.Y Online Deck Desinger is a really great tool.
Choose the size, shape and color of your deck. Add levels, stairs and railings. Create, change and [...]
Composite Decking 101
I came across an old article in Fine Homebuilding about composite decking and thought it would be great to share. It was written a few years ago but it really does a good job covering the different types of decking, fasteners and pros & cons of the product.
Two things I would bring up after reading [...]
Quality Edge Under Deck InsideOut Product
Expand your living space with InsideOut’s patented composite ceiling panels. InsideOut beautifies your home’s deck from beneath! No more exposed nails, dirty rafters, and water hazards associated with your home’s deck.
These ceiling panels channel water away from your home giving you usable space under your deck. Watch the video to learn more.
Glass Floor in Your Deck
If you have a deck built in an area with a great view or maybe over water, these glass panels might work out well. If you have a patio space below your deck you may want to gain some naturally light which can also be accpomplished with this product. Artwork in Architectural Glass Studio is the place to pick up this product.
Fortress Iron Railing
The iron railing left the scene for a few years and now has made a great come back. Explore the options for a different rail on your deck or patio at Fortress Iron.
How to properly flash a deck ledger board
This past weekend while measuring for new windows at a clients house, I noticed a bad connection of their deck to the house. Standing under the deck it was evident that there was no flashing present. If you want to flash a deck the right way, check out this post.
Installing composite decking
Here is a great video from This Old House which shows contractor Tom Silva composite decking using the hidden Tiger Claw deck fastener system.
