Asphalt Melting Through Brick Paving: Causes, Damage & Prevention This past week, we looked at brick paving that was installed without mortar. Essentially, these bricks

If you’re a homeowner in Washington, DC, or the surrounding areas who is thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, you’ve probably wondered whether composite decking

Structural Tie Fasteners for Deck Framing This past week we looked at several different issues or problems with deck framing. We looked at real cases

If you’re a homeowner in Bethesda or the Washington, DC area with a small backyard, you may feel like creating a functional outdoor living space

Common Stair to Deck Connection Problems – Part II This past week we looked at decks that were built by other people and had problems

Often, here on our website, we show a handful of different things that can be done to make decks better.  Today we’re looking at actual

If you’re a homeowner in Potomac who is tired of sanding, staining, and repairing an aging wood deck every few years, you’re not alone. Many

If you’re a homeowner in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, or anywhere around the DC metro area, you already know how brutal the weather can be on

For homeowners in Gaithersburg who are tired of sanding, staining, repairing warped boards, or watching their deck fade after another humid Maryland summer, composite decking

Composite Front Porch Floor Design & Benefits in DC Like many historic row homes here in Washington DC, today we’re looking at a row home