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Straightening Deck Boards
Decks — In most cases you can straighten a curved board as it is nailed into place. Wet lumber is usually flexible enough to straighten with hand pressure. If hand pressure will not work you may need to try using pipe clamps or a special board-bending ...More…
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Spacing Decking
Decks — Spacing Decking Decking Installation * Introduction to Decking * Leveling the Deck Surface * Straightening Deck Boards * Controlling Decking Seams * Nailing or Screwing Wood Decking * Installing Composite Decking * Hidden Deck Fasteners Decking ...More…
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Never Modify Joist Hangers
Decks — Improvising by bending, cutting or adjusting hangers in any way not only can be dangerous but also voids all of the manufacturer's guarantees on the hanger's performance. Straight hangers are designed to hold a joist at a 90-degree angle; angled . ...More…
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Sizing Joist Hangers
Decks — Always make sure you are using the largest hanger size for a particular joist. Joist hangers are designed and engineered for specific applications. Each situation offers its own unique set of stresses and load carrying capacities. If ever you ...More…
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An eye for details
Decks — The Deck Store is one of the largest dealers of GeoDeck composite decking in the U.S., and Northern Crossarm Co. Inc., his ACQ-treated lumber supplier, ranks Heidenreich as one of its largest dealers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He knows ...More…
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Peter Vlantis Offers Decking and More with Nova ...
Decks — Peter Vlantis Offers Decking and More with Nova Exteriors Inc. Nova Exteriors Inc., located in Vienna, Virginia, specializes in vinyl replacement windows, insulated vinyl siding, asphalt roofing, entry and storm doors, and seamless gutters and ...More…
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Designing A Deck
Decks — We suggest you design your space like a room on your home. You wouldn't end a room in the middle of a window. Keep the parameter of your deck away from your windows by two feet or you will be looking out the window at a rail. Most decks have an ...More…
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Hiring A Deck Builder / Contractor
Decks — Choosing your contractor can be a daunting task to say the least. The builders listed on decks.com show examples of their work before you decide who to call and interview. You should also look for a rating on the contractor. Each contractor has ...More…
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Swan Secure
Decks — Whether you're building with redwood, ACQ, exotic hardwoods such as Ipe, or any of today's popular composite materials, you can count on Swan Secure fasteners to provide the ultimate in strength, durability and corrosion resistance. Click here to ...More…
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Decking Fasteners
Decks — The most popular method is using wood screws through the decking and into the framing members. This is the basis of the following guidelines. The screws used to attach decking are not common wood screws. They are designed specially to fasten ...More…
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Closed Stair Risers
Decks — Most high-end deck projects use closed risers to finish the stairs. Open risers appear cheap and unfinished. They are also often in violation of IRC code, which maintains that they meet the same requirements as guardrail infill. Stair risers may ...More…
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Stair Stringer Attachment
Decks — How you attach the stair stringers to the top of the deck and to any landings will be critical. You should reinforce the rim behind the stairs to provide a solid base for attachment. Use positive connections to install stair stringers using joist ...More…