(BPT) - The substructure of your deck is the heart of its durability and the foundation for its aesthetics. Until recently, wood was the go-to material for builders and contractors but many ...

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Softwoods, a family-owned South-Australian company specialising in DIY pergolas and decking kits, building with a decking kit has ...

In my time building decks in the Pacific Northwest, some themes have emerged. After a while, you can tell at a glance when a deck will have problems down the road. Here are some of the major lessons ...

Outdoor decks are a great way to extend living and entertaining spaces, but they can also be the most dangerous part of a building if not properly designed, constructed and maintained. Building codes ...

Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers completed a capital plan to replace the Boardwalk between Fifth and 12th streets in March. It recommended replacing the 83-year-old concrete substructure with ...

After spending the past few months at home on lockdown, a lot of people in Seattle have realized a hard truth: Their deck could use some love. When done right, decks and patios can extend your living ...

TORONTO, April 20, 2015 /CNW/ - Sixty percent of Canadian homeowners have a wooden deck but one quarter of those homeowners admit they've never fully inspected their deck for safety to avoid a ...