Why do we use wood for decking instead of other, better, materials that will last longer and not be so prone to insect infestation and sun and water damage? We build almost everything with wood because we have been doing it for so long. The oldest construction profession was manipulating wood. So, we are used …
Decks are not cheap in general. The cost of building a deck from wood is expensive because the wood has become endangered in many places. Many people have gone with the option of a composite deck. What’s great about these composite decks is they are made from one hundred percent recycled wood. The wood that’s …
While natural wood is grown wood fiber is old wood, often damaged and reclaimed old wood that repurposed as wood fibers. Plastics, binders, and adhesives are used to hold the wood fibers together and the form is pressed into shape. The result is composite lumber. Its been very popular lately because it is far cheaper …
Your deck was once the shining light of your day. Outside on your deck, you felt invincible. Out in the light of day, hidden away behind fences and walls you are alone on an island of wood. Nothing more peaceful or pleasant than owning a deck. Then it starts to turn. The wood loses its …
Decks are defined by cubist and modernist values, simply put they are rectangular for a reason. Making a deck is difficult and time-consuming. Making an exotic deck is even more so. A jigsaw is used for making shapes, mostly round ones. If that is your plan to make an avant-garde rounded deck then have at …
As a pool or a tiled bathroom with exotic fixtures, a deck is a material structure that will modify the price of your home. This is not always up. A badly built, and especially dangerous structure will dramatically lower the value of your property and even cause the local government to demand its destruction for …
Decks are under constant fire from mother nature. The sun and its powerful UV radiation age the deck like a sunburn on your neck. Moisture and rain can cause the deck to rot prematurely and result in physical danger as the deck becomes unsafe to walk on. Decks are at the will of the environment …
Age is just a number, but not for decks. Decks have a hard and cold use by date. When that date passes there is little you can do to prevent the inevitable. The sun, the wind the rain, and all the elements of nature combine to kill your deck as quickly as possible. If your …
Your deck is constantly under fire. Everything from wood rot to UV radiation is slowly killing your deck every second of every day. This alone is frustrating as if your deck is just raw wood, it can suffer far more than treated wood. Even paint can protect your deck from the sun, but varnish is …
Raccoons Under Your Deck – How Do You Get Them Out? Read More »
Your deck is a place for you and your family to relax with some drinks and light up the BBQ. But sometimes wild animals choose to occupy or use the space. It can be frustrating to know a raccoon has defecated on your deck. If the deck is raw wood, it is likely to stain, …