Decks and Railings

Building a low-level deck can be a great way to extend outdoor living space, but certain precautions should be taken to ensure a safe and successful end product. 

Joel Skillingstead of West Coast Decks shares key aspects you should consider when deciding whether to repair or replace your deck. 

Does your decking project need a permit? The answer to this question depends on several factors, which we discuss in this post.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to DIY a home improvement project? The pay-off can be a lot bigger than just saving money—that’s what father and son Dennis and Connor McCormick learned through their first deck-building experience.

There's nothing as satisfying as installing a beautifully lined up, level deck. Even the best contractors make errors when cutting and installing deck boards—but today, we're sharing some tricks of the trade to help you execute an install you're proud to put your name on.

There are a lot of deck fastening options out there and it's important to pick the right one for the right job. Today, we talk with Trex's Kevin Kunka to learn about some of the most popular.

A deck is only as good as its supporting structure—which is why today, we’re talking all about structural basics.

Manufactured decking gives you unique opportunities to customize your deck design. In this episode of our decking series, we share tips for planning the layout of your deck.

Building (or repairing) your deck stairs? Check out this tutorial for constructing rock-solid stair posts that won't wobble over time.

In this episode of our decking series, we talk to Trex about the history of manufactured decking.

Every great outdoor living space starts with a solid foundation. In the first episode of our 12-part decking series with our friends at Trex Company, we'll share an overview of the knowledge you'll reap from this series.

A tiled deck brings indoor elegance to outdoor spaces. Learn about why we love using Mbrico Tile Decks for outdoor and rooftop decking.