Over the past few weeks we’ve looked closely at a few topics related to structural connectors used in wooden decks. Wooden decks are basically made

Last week, we took a look at many of the different categories of required structural hardware connectors required for modern deck construction.  Many of these

There are several different types of structural hardware connector brackets, plates, and fasteners used to properly build the wood framework of backyard and rear decks. 

This past week, we began discussing a topic about building proper footings for decks, the type of deck typically found in the backyards of residential

Today we are starting a two-part series  on building proper deck footings.  We will discuss the purpose of footings, guidelines on sizing, depth of burial,

Deck ledger board flashing is used in the construction of a deck to help prevent or deter water intrusion, rot, and potential structural damage from

A deck ledger board essentially holds the deck back to the building where the deck meets the building at the elevation of height of the

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