Decking
Discover Timeless Beauty and Durability with Southern Yellow Pine Decking
Southern yellow pine decking is renowned for its durability and natural beauty, making it a popular choice for outdoor spaces. Its rich golden hue and resistance to rot and insects make it a timeless option for decking projects.
Sustainable Showdown: Southern Yellow Pine vs. Composite Lumber
Is There Really a Comparison? If you were born before 1990, chances are you’ve internalized the idea that wood should be spared whenever possible. Thank the now-extinct supermarket choice between “paper and plastic” for muddling the…
How to Perform an Inspection for Deck Safety
May is Deck Safety Month …but really, any month is a good time to perform your annual deck inspection. Thankfully, Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) is durable in many climate conditions when properly treated and installed for outdoor use, so your…
Can I Outsource My Deck Maintenance?
Adding a deck to your home makes life a whole lot sweeter. You get to enjoy al fresco dining on balmy summer nights and time spent with friends and family relaxing. A well-maintained deck also adds value to your home — especially when you…
What’s the ROI on a Southern Yellow Pine Deck?
Build Equity There are a lot of ways you can renovate your home and all of them can have an impact on your home’s resale value. However, not all projects are created equal. While it would be great if you could recoup every dollar spent in added…
Pressure-Treated Wood vs. Composite Boards: Which to Choose — and Why
Prepping Your Deck for Winter: Your Fall To-Do List
Building a Deck: Return on Investment Calculator
Building a new deck is a great way to increase usable living space that the whole family can enjoy, without breaking the bank. Compared to building an addition or converting an attic, constructing a deck costs a lot less, but provides one of the top ROI’s of all remodel projects…. Read more »
7 Steps to a Stronger Deck
Make your deck stronger and safer. Fix the 7 most common problems—missing lag screws, missing joist nails, rotting posts, weak joints, excessive wobble, missing flashing and weak railings.
What does Ground Contact mean?
Depending on your project, you may need Ground Contact, Above Ground, or a combination of the two for optimal protection. See what building material is right for your structure.
Four Steps to Maintain Your Deck
by Martha Retallick, WIR Contributor We want our decks to last decades …and that requires maintenance. Whether your deck is pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine or another type of material, for a long life, folks must monitor and fix – little…
Wood vs. Composite Decking, Which is Best? VIDEO
It’s Decking Time When you’re looking to invest in a major outdoor structure such as a deck, it’s important to look at many factors: cost, look, and upkeep. And you might come across a lot of information on the types of materials you can use….
How “The Rogue Engineer” Built an Attached Deck
If you’ve been following along then you probably noticed that Jamie and I purchased a house to flip a while back. Well, it needed a lot of help and while it was an okay size house, it did lack some extra entertaining area that we thought would be nice. After a little brainstorming we decided that an easy way to do that was to replace the windows in the dining room with a door wall that would lead onto a deck. In this post I detail the steps I took to build this deck. Come follow along.
When to Do What for Deck Maintenance
The proper care and maintenance of your deck make it last longer and look great. HouseLogic’s deck maintenance tips get you started.
The Fun Part: Installing Deck Boards
It’s time to lay down some SYP deck boards. by Robert Wyatt, WIR Contributor Compared to building the foundation, installing decking boards is much more fun since this is what your friends and family will actually “see.” With a little planning…
What to Ask a Deck Builder Before Hiring Them
When you are getting ready to hire a contractor to build your deck you should thoroughly research their building history, get at least three estimates, and always ask them questions. This will help make sure that you are being dealt with fairly and that you will hire a contractor that you will be comfortable with …
Spans, Beams, and Joists, Oh My!
Your Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) deck is looking better all the time. By Robert Wyatt, WIR Contributor What started out as a sketch on a legal pad and some footing holes in your backyard is starting to resemble something to enjoy for years to…
In Photos: Amazing Modern Deck Ideas
It’s Hip to Be Square: A Deck Measuring Technique
In the mid-1980s Huey Lewis and the News released their single Hip to Be Square and that’s very apropos in describing our next deck building step. By Robert Wyatt As I mentioned before, if your base or foundation is not level, plumb and square;…
Getting Started Building Your Own Deck
Building your own deck can be one of the most rewarding and fun DIY projects ever. Even if you end up hiring a pro, it’s important to understand what’s happening with your deck as you begin the planning stages. Laying Out Your Deck A great deck…
10 Things To Do When Building a DIY Deck
A Southern Yellow Pine DIY deck project by Robert Wyatt, WIR Contributor Summer is starting and I’m two-thirds of the way through my fourth lifetime “DIY deck project.” Each time I tackle this undertaking I see things I’ve learned (from my…