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.
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!
In Photos: Amazing Modern Deck Ideas
Decks come in all shapes and sizes. While many folks opt for a lovely traditional look, we thought we’d put together a list of some super cool modern decks. We recommend pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine so your investment will last a long…
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…