Strong Front Porch Post Reconstruction and Repair Ideas This past week we finished a two-part series looking at several examples of rotted girders, fascias and

Front Porch Fascias and Soffits: Essential Repairs and Maintenance Tips This past week, we started looking at pictures of this particular front porch. At the

Front Porch Fascias and Soffits: Functions, Materials, and Design Basics Almost all of the categories of building parts that have issues of deterioration and dilapidation

Homeowners in Gaithersburg and the greater Washington, DC area who rely on their decks for outdoor living often don’t realize how quickly local weather can

Offset Deck Loadpath Issues: Repair & Reinforcement This past week we looked at a rear yard elevated deck with an offset in the load path.

Understanding Offset Deck Loadpaths at Posts The loadpath for most decks is relatively simple.  A quick reading through the blog section of our website can

Decks Built on Steel Bases – Part I Here on our blog and website, we’ve looked at a great many different backyard decks and even

Modern Lightweight Pergola Framing Ideas – Part II In a past blog, here on our website, we began looking at a particular lightweight pergola. We

Porch Construction Mistakes Bethesda Homeowners Should Avoid If you’re a Bethesda homeowner planning a new porch or replacing an aging one, this guide is built

Lightweight Pergola Framing for Small Outdoor Spaces Here on our website, we’ve looked at decks built with a wide variety of materials.  In most cases