So he has two rot-fighting tips for deck owners and builders: 1. Take a few minutes occasionally to pull out the leaves, twigs and other debris that gathers between deck boards, especially where the ...

Iron was produced by primitive man by placing iron ore and charcoal in a clay pot and building a fire in the pot, using a crude bellows to provide the forced draft that deposited iron at the bottom.

Steel deck is a type of floor decking made from cold-formed, corrugated sheets and supported by steel joists. Some deck profiles come with embossments that are designed for use with concrete slabs.

A vinyl decking product we reviewed snaps in place over metal clips screwed onto the joists. We test manufactured decking made by specific brands as well as types of wood, which are generally ...

People living in some high rise flats are being warned not to light candles or smoke on balconies as the block is deemed a ...

Composite decking has been evolving for nearly 30 years. If you're considering it for your deck project, here's an overview ...

Bob heads to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA, where artisan-carpenter Pret Woodburn shows Bob how mortise-and-tenon joinery was cut back in the 17th- and 18th-centuries. Bob heads to Plimouth ...

When it comes to decking, you have a number of choices. Composite decking has become increasingly popular, as it has a lot to offer that traditional wood can’t. It’s easier to maintain ...

We've found the best decking paints and decking stains to protect your decking for the most amount of time, and look the best. During our tests, some decking stains start to show signs of wear and ...

The owner of the building is Warwickgate Freehold Ltd. Cladding on the construction of high-rise buildings has come under ...

Trex is bad material to purchase, it is not durable. I installed a deck and walked on it as I worked on it. By the end of the job it had dust stains that never came off. Trex does NOT warranty ...

Stairs adjacent to the hot tub on the primary leg mark the end of the railings, whereas the stairs on the other side are ...