How to Finish Pressure-Treated Decks

How to Finish Pressure-Treated Decks

From Stain to Paint to Sealer, Learn the Right Way to Enhance and Preserve a Beautiful, Long-lasting Outdoor Living Space. What are the benefits of knowing how to finish pressure-treated decks the right way? Well, patio season is finally here,…

Substructure Best Practices

Substructure Best Practices

Your Guide to Building or Replacing a Solid Decking Foundation. Don’t let a wobbly, sagging deck put a damper on your summer fun! The secret to a sturdy and long-lasting deck lies in its substructure. Whether you’re building a new…

Best Building Material for Year-Round Planters

Best Building Material for Year-Round Planters

It’s never too late in the season to get your green thumb groove on. So, what are your gardening goals? Decorative floral boxes to bookend your front entrance? A tiered, year-round herb garden for the patio? Or maybe you want to get a head start…

The Latest in Decking Solutions

The Latest in Decking Solutions

Find Out What’s Hot in Patio Designs this Season     Thinking about installing a new deck? Then you probably want a design that will enhance your backyard living for decades to come. Different styles may come and go, but you can always…

Spans, Beams, and Joists, Oh My!

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…