Knowing how to identify, prevent and treat wood rot is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy deck that will last for years.
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Alternative Decking Options: Composite Wood, PVC and More
The alternative decking industry has experienced many changes in the last five years. The addition of a second-generation composite deck material as well as PVC decking products gives consumers more options than ever.
Deck Maintenance: Sealing and Staining
To ensure a safe deck with a long life, you need to properly maintain it. Sealing or staining the deck protects it from moisture and harmful ultraviolet rays.
Routine Deck Maintenance
Whether you simply wash off mold or re-stain every two years, proper deck maintenance ensures a new-looking, durable outdoor surface that can stand up to the elements and day-to-day use.
Designing Multi-Level Decks for Outdoor Living
Multi-level deck designs are reshaping the way we configure outdoor space, taking decks beyond the rectangle to become visually interesting and functional living areas.
Wood Deck Alternatives
Composite decking and plastic lumber present low-maintenance decking options for consumers. Structural and maintenance questions remain, though, as consumers look for a decking product that is truly maintenance-free.
High-End Deck Materials
Eighty-five percent of all single-family homes have a deck or deck-like structure. The vast majority of these decks are made from pine and pressure-treated pine varieties. Many of these homes will replace that deck within ten years. High-end decking like cedar, redwood, and mahogany give homeowners beautiful long-lasting performance coupled with eye-catching beauty and elegance.
Planning and Building an Outdoor Deck
Before building a new deck, consider is size, placement, and how it will affect your house—and your neighbors—before you begin.
Surround Your Hot Tub with a Deck
Which came first – the hot tub or the deck?