Decks and Railings

In this video, cedar industry veteran Paul Mackie—known as "Mr. Cedar"—walks us through best practices for pre-staining cedar decking.

In Part 2 of this series, Fortress Building Products Vice President of Product and Brand Toby Bostwick shares how steel stair framing eliminates and minimizes many common stair framing issues. 

Step-Clip™ for Kebony is a decking system you can install with only one power tool: a nail gun. US Marketing Director for Kebony Ben Roberts explains how the system works.

In Part 5 of our screw series, we sit down with Screw Products Inc. President and CEO Jim Miller to discuss composite screws—screws made specifically for composite decking.

There’s a lot more to staining (or restaining) a wood deck than most people think. Here are some helpful deck-staining tips that might not make it onto the can.

Other than the quality of the wood itself, how the members of a deck are connected to each other and to the adjacent structure is the most important thing about the deck.

Today, Mike Dunn, president of Dunn Lumber, is talking with our friend Ben Middlemiss, president of London Design Build, and Jason Cameron, contractor and DIY TV host, about how people can integrate technology into their outdoor living space.

An outdoor living space is one of the best ways to take advantage of the warm, sunny months. Here are some ideas for creating your very own.

Review this deck safety checklist to ensure yours stays safe all year long.

Andy Kehl of Kebony unpacks the basics of their modified softwood—and discusses why it's such a great choice for decks and other structures in the Pacific Northwest. 

Whether your deck is made from wood or manufactured materials, our seasonal maintenance guide will help you extend the life of your outdoor living space.

You want your deck resurfacing to last—so we've compiled a short list of tips to help you get the best results.