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Efficient Deck Building
Pros share their tips for working smarter, not harder
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Building a Freestanding Deck
Solid bracing and strong connections are the keys to a durable, bounce-free structure.
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Upgrading a Deck
Make an existing deck safer and stronger by improving the hardware and paying close attention to the connection details.
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Cutting Basic Deck Stairs
A seasoned deck builder shares his approach to making sturdy, comfortable, and handsome stairs that are better than code.
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Lateral Bracing Alternatives
Anchoring decks to the foundation rather than to the interior framing simplifies a finicky detail
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Better Deck Piers Part 2
Part 2: Best practices for forming and pouring concrete deck footings and piers
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Building a Deck on Grade
How helical piers and a trenched beam were used to support this curved ground-level deck.
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Building a Deck With Engineered Lumber
Yes, you can use I-joists and LVLs to build a deck, as long as you carefully waterproof the framing.
Deck and Railing Skills Workbook
