Removing the unsightly mildew and algae from the under side of your wooden deck can be messy. Once the wood has been cleaned with oxygen bleach, the deck will look as good as new.
Removing the unsightly mildew and algae from the under side of your wooden deck can be messy. Once the wood has been cleaned with oxygen bleach, the deck will look as good as new.
This video shows an unique system for deck or shed footer forms. The Form-Footer comes with everything you need and snaps together without tools.
Proper hold down anchors are required when building a deck or a screened-in porch, that is being added to an existing patio. The manufacturers of the hold down anchors sell the correct bolts, screws, fasteners to make up a system that will provide you with all the structural integrity you need for both jobs.
Concrete piers are vertical structural elements that support the weight of a building or structure. Their design and installation must consider the weight being supported and the frost line in your area. There are preformed concrete pier forms that provide you with the properly shaped concrete pier foundation.
Tim Carter demonstrates in a six-part video series how to rebuild a defective front porch and permanently stop water leaks into the home.
Tim Carter demonstrates in a six-part video series how to rebuild a defective front porch and permanently stop water leaks into the home. This second video shows the hidden problem once the decking has been removed.
Tim Carter demonstrates in a six-part video series how to rebuild a defective front porch and permanently stop water leaks into the home.
Tim Carter shows off some interesting LED lights you can use on your new deck.
If you are ready to build a deck using concrete piers, check out this great product. Comes complete with all the components to install your concrete pier properly.
Installing a deck flashing properly is critical to keep water from getting behind the ledger board. The deck flashing needs to overlap the deck ledger board much like shingles overlap. Follow these tips when installing flashing on your deck.
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