Decks

Designing a High-Performing Outdoor Space

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Treated Lumber, Decoded

Outdoor Room Design That Builds Trust—and Results

Adjustable Deck Pedestal System

Pro Tips: Outdoor Kitchen Planning

Help Clients Say Yes to Better Decks

Railings for Waterproof Patios

Latest Product Roundup

Exterior Wood Stain

Choosing Treated Lumber With the Right Preservative Level Is a Big Deal

Tips for Building a Deck with a Hot Tub

Solid to See-Through Glass Railing

Selecting Hardware for Use With Treated Wood

Fast-Install Railing

Discreet Deck Clips

Enhanced Butyl Tape

Choosing the Right Deck Finish

Reviving a Decrepit Deck

An Economical Cable Rail

Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures

Composite Decking Innovation

House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With a View

Hand-Guided Fastener

Installing an Outdoor TV

A New Approach to Deck Framing

Fence Made of Glass

Aluminum Railing With Cable or Baluster Infill

Inlay in Composite Decking

Rehabbing a Problematic Pool

Aluminum Railing With Mesh Infill

A Code-Compliant Approach to Multistory Deck Construction

Rock-Solid Deck Stairs

Latest New Products Roundup

An 80s-era Ranch House Undergoes a Fire-Resistant Makeover

House Plan of the Week: Memorial Day Outdoor Living

Wide-Span Composite Enhanced PVC Decking

Easy-Assemble Aluminum Railing System

Clips for Grooved Deck Boards

The 4-Hour Deck

Making the Most of a Sloped Site

Better Stair Stringer Layout

Diagonal Bracing on an Elevated Deck

Simplified Instant Deck

Enhanced Deck Fastener Collection

Fight Ledger Failure

Large-Format Paver Tiles

Stand-Up Screw Fastener

Attaching Deck Ledgers to Floor Trusses

Truss Industry Ledger Details

Resurfacing a Deck

Framing an Octagonal Roof

Latest New Product Roundup

Durable, Multiuse Exterior Stain

Modern Aluminum Rail

Box-Framed Curved Deck Stairs

Tree of Life Privacy Wall

Affordable Composite Railing

Right-Sizing Deck Beams

Call for Entries: NADRA 2023 National+ Deck Competition

Self-Sealing Joist and Ledger Deck Tape

House Plan of the Week: Rooftop Deck Above the Garage

Ledger Bracket for Brick Veneer Siding

Preloaded Hidden Deck Clip

Laminated vs. Solid-Sawn Column: Which is Stronger?

Post-consumer Recycled Decking

All-in-One Decking Kit

The Seven-Level Deck

Weather-Resistant Decking Solution

Streamlining Your Deck Business

What to Expect for Decks in the 2024 IRC

Pre-strung Cable Rail

Lightweight Deck Trusses

Quicker Stair Stringer Support

Simplified Cable Railing System

Luxury Composite Decking

Composite and Aluminum Railing

Should We Be Building Decks With Oversized Framing?

Hardscaping a Backyard

NADRA Presents: Decks Done Right

NADRA Announces 2022 National+ Deck Competition Winners

Right-Sizing Deck Joists

GuardDog Exterior Wood Screws

Assembled Stair Rail Panels

JLC Field Guide: Decks

On Site With Millboard Decking

Replacing a ‘Deck House’ Deck

Rugged Connections

Burying Deck Support Posts Below Grade

Enter NADRA’S 2022 National+ Deck Competition

Enhanced Wood Stain Formula

Screen Porch Facelift

Strategies for Safe and Affordable Decks

Deck Screen System

Speedy Deck-Fastening Tool

Installing a Steel Pergola

Evaluating Galvanized Deck Ledger Lag Screws

Easy-Install Deck System

Extra-Wide Deck-Ledger Tape

Blind-Side Waterproofing

Dropping the Deck Ledger

Building a ‘Removable’ Deck

Deck Stair Upgrades

When Hidden Defects Complicate a Simple Deck Replacement

Lineage Composite Decking

Fascia Fastening System

Deck Design Trends You Should Know

Hardwood-Mimicking Composite Decking

Rot-Preventing Deck Spacers

Better Porch Stairs

Forest Floor Deck

Building a Deck With a Welded Steel Frame

Mineral-Based Composite Decking

Panel Discussion: Safe and Durable Deck Stairs

Powder-Coated Aluminum Railing

Galvanized Steel Knee-Brace Connectors

Four-in-One Decking Spacers

MoistureShield Introduces Joist Tape

Pro Fixes for Fighting Deck Failure

Dramatic Deck Lighting

Better Deck Post Sizing

Hidden Deck Clip

Farewell to a Friend of JLC

Building a Budget-Conscious Deck

Wood- and Steel-Compatible Deck Clips

Graspable Aluminum Handrails

Evolution of the New Back Yard

Deck and Railing Skills Workbook

Deck and Railing Skills Workbook

The Eighth of an Acre Deck

An Affordable and Powerful Design Software Option

Guards, Handrails, and the 2021 IRC

How to Clean Pressure-treated Decking

Adding a Rooftop Deck

Hybrid Stain and Sealer

Webinar: Deck Posts and the Code

Solutions for Stronger, Safer Decks

Decorative Post-Base Wrap

Last Call to Enter NADRA's 2021 National Deck Competition

An Accessible Spa

Circling the Square

Building a Screened Porch Under a Rooftop Deck

Playpen Backyard

Level- and Stair-Run Cable Braces

All-in-One Deck Railing System

The Turbulent Trajectory of Decks and Outdoor Living

Classic Porch Revival

How to Choose a Cool Roof Coating

Decorative Vinyl Railing Infill

Low-Maintenance Capped Composite Decking

A Curved Deck With a Hidden Framing Secret

Framing a Deck With Steel

Expanded Ridge Premium Collection

Horizontal Steel Rod Railing

Common Mistakes Leading to Major Waterproofing Failures on a Balcony or Deck

Three Deck Upgrades that Optimize Project Potential, Performance and Profits

Envision Building Products Adds Hidden Face Fastening System for Composite Decking

Behind the Scenes of Sizing Beams

Attaching a Ledger to Studs

New Composite Deck Boards by MoistureShield Offer Natural Wood Look, Minimal Upkeep

Installing Decks Over Roofs

Economical Composite Decking

No-Weld Aluminum Railing

Ledger Strips and the Code

Product Roundup – October 2020

Adding a Quakeproof Deck to a Stucco Home

Widow’s Walk, Pacific Northwest Style

WUI-Approved Decking

A Better Demolition Tool System

Deck Stair Safety Treads

Metal Deck Fasteners