Decks & Porches
A European favorite makes a push into the American marketplace
Products from MiTek, Azek, Color Guard Railing Systems, and AERT
Deck builders balance potential liability against the budget-conscious homeowner’s desire for just a repair
There are plenty of wrong ways to install stucco on a wall with a deck ledger. Here’s how to do it the right way.
This self-draining tongue-and-groove PVC decking system is a one-step solution for elevated decks
Time-tested tips for cutting, notching, and fastening wood deck boards
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Today’s shapes, materials, colors, and appliances have elevated the deck to a living room’s equal. How far can it go?
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Whether it’s wood or composite, here’s how to ensure that water drains away from the walls, ledger, and joists
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Fred Home Improvement's senior remodeling consultant Steve Todd on why Intex's product is his preferred railing system
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Is it worth the time and trouble to hold a pre-construction meeting on small jobs? You bet. Here's why.
Fiberon’s Symmetry Railing has a composite substructure and PVC surface with a matte finish for a natural look.
Trex’s new OutdoorStorage collection of waterproof deck and patio furniture provides extra room for backyard essentials.
Feeney is adding new colors to its DesignRail line of aluminum railing.
TimberTech has expanded its Legacy Collection decking, which it introduced in early 2014, with a warm gray color called Ashwood.
A proprietary process creates a natural-looking wood-grain finish
Users can select AZEK products for an entire house, with the ability to save their designs, add notes or tags, and share them with friends.
The decking is made by mixing natural bamboo fiber with recycled HDPE plastic and additives for mold and mildew prevention.