Regardless of the material used on a deck’s surface, the vast majority of substructures today are built with wood. If not ...

Wood decking is stiff and tends to flatten out the deck, even if joists are bowed. Manufactured decking isn't nearly as rigid as wood, so before you lay down the new decking, check the joists for ...

We used 11 joists spaced 12-in. on center to keep the composite decking we used from sagging over time, but wood decking can be spaced 16-in. on center. Instead of toenailing, which often splits the ...

FastenMaster, a division of OMG, Inc., has introduced the FastenMaster ICON ScrewJoist, a hybrid deck joist system engineered to combine the strength and durability of steel with the lightness and ...

‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’—the tearjerker television program known for changing lives—is being rebooted for another run ...

The Trex Hideaway Fastener Collection comes with the durability and protection of the world’s #1 composite decking brand. Components are backed by the same warranties as the decking they secure. When ...

Invisible fasteners suitable for wood or plastics come in three types: metal clips with sharp prongs that dig into the deck planks and the joist, elliptical wafers that fit into a slot cut into ...

Introduction: Substantial Structural Damage and Its Impact on Building Repairs - Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a ...

Using rot-resistant, low-maintenance materials, B&D Builders revamped this luxury home with an outdoor space to match its ...

Don't blindly trust an architect's plan for your patio or deck. Here's how to efficiently understand sizes and spacing.

Almost two years to the day of my writing an article in the Spy,  “A Tribute to Peter Newlin, FAIA,”  to celebrate Peter’s ...