Despite the wide selection of decking options, builders and homeowners tend to choose among three main ones. Here's some help ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

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Why should you have plans drawn up for your decking structure? The local council usually has the final say and can ask to see any plans as well as an engineer’s certificate, even if the deck is almost ...

The last decades have witnessed many options available for backyard decks. Decks continue to have a high residual value to homebuyers, so they're typical "cost-to-value" ratio is high. From the use of ...

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For many people isolated at home this summer, a backyard deck has been an invaluable outdoor refuge. And now is the time to take some steps to make sure that refuge is ready next spring — even if, ...