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Category: Material Selection for Decks

September 7, 2026Material Selection for Decks

Why we stopped using black railings for west-facing decks in the summer

Why we stopped using black railings for west-facing decks in the summer

I’ll never forget the sound of my neighbor’s kids screaming last July—not from joy, but because they’d reached out to grab the […]

September 7, 2026Material Selection for Decks

Why we always use stainless steel hardware for poolside deck frames

Why we always use stainless steel hardware for poolside deck frames

It was a sweltering July afternoon when I noticed the first “bleed.” I had spent weeks perfecting a wrap-around pool deck, but […]

September 5, 2026Material Selection for Decks

Why I never use standard wood for under-deck drainage systems

Why I never use standard wood for under-deck drainage systems

I’ll never forget the day I had to tell a homeowner their three-year-old waterproof ceiling was actually a giant Petri dish. I […]

September 5, 2026Material Selection for Decks

Why I stopped using cedar for modern deck railings

Why I stopped using cedar for modern deck railings

I’ll never forget the splinter that finally broke me. It was a Saturday morning, and I was sliding my hand along the […]

August 2, 2026Material Selection for Decks

The Maintenance Reality of Owning an Ipe Hardwood Deck

The Maintenance Reality of Owning an Ipe Hardwood Deck

The Maintenance Reality of Owning an Ipe Hardwood Deck When homeowners, architects, and high-end deck and patio builders discuss the pinnacle of […]

July 26, 2026Material Selection for Decks

How the TimberTech Fulton Rail Performs Against Harsh Utah Winters

How the TimberTech Fulton Rail Performs Against Harsh Utah Winters

How the TimberTech Fulton Rail Performs Against Harsh Utah Winters How the TimberTech Fulton Rail Performs Against Harsh Utah Winters If you’ve […]

July 23, 2026Material Selection for Decks

How to Protect Your Deck Frame From Rot for Thirty Years

How to Protect Your Deck Frame From Rot for Thirty Years

I vividly remember the day I stepped onto my newly built deck’s frame, only to notice a strange sponginess in the wood. […]

July 23, 2026Material Selection for Decks

The Best Composite Decking for High-Traffic Entryways

I’ll never forget the day I watched my kids dash onto the deck after school, only to slip and skid right into […]

July 22, 2026Material Selection for Decks

The Best Fastener for Building a Deck in a High-Moisture Area

The Best Fastener for Building a Deck in a High-Moisture Area

I vividly recall the day I decided to build a new deck along the back of my house, overlooking the garden. It […]

July 20, 2026Material Selection for Decks

The truth about cheap composite decking from big box stores

The truth about cheap composite decking from big box stores

I remember the first time I splurged on a new deck for my backyard. Excited, I ordered what seemed like a great […]

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