Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
Pro's Picks: A Stylish Composite Decking
This pro shares a modern-look decking product with impressive performance
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Top 100 Products 2022
The industry's best, determined by our audience
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Top 100 Products 2022: Decks, Porches, & Railings
Products from AGS Stainless, Deckorators, SunTech, Fortress Building Products, Perma-Column, and Trex
Jobsite Know-How
How to Solve the Deck Ledger Problem in Fat Walls
Brick veneer and rigid exterior foam raise questions about deck ledger connections. We provide some answers.
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Deck in a Day
The goal: sell a deck today and install it tomorrow. A year after launch, this remodeler’s sale-to-install cycle is down to seven days and counting.
The New American Remodel
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
How deck builders weigh potential liability against the needs of budget-conscious homeowners who just want a repair
Railings Rev Up a Deck Design
Railings provide safety but also define the overall look of a deck. Contractor views differ on what works, what doesn’t, and who decides.
Innovative Products: Deckorators Fastendry
This extrusion does double duty as both a hidden fastener and a deck drainage system
A Look at the 2017 Model ReModel, Part II
The second part of our two-part story focuses on the project’s finishes and strategic solutions to real-world construction challenges
Top 100 Products for 2017: Decks & Porches
Products from MiTek, Azek, Color Guard Railing Systems, and AERT
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
Deck builders balance potential liability against the budget-conscious homeowner’s desire for just a repair
Installing Stucco Above a Deck Ledger
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.