Build A Deck - Fine Homebuilding

IRC Footing Table Makes Sizing Deck Footings Easier
Size a concrete footing for solid support without digging more than you have to.
Spacing Deck Facias for Bolt Heads
Spacing deck facia on wood strips avoids conflicts with bolt heads.
Buffing out Scratches in Composite Rails
Shiny new deck rails can get scuffed during installation. Here's how to buff a scuff and the railing look like new.
Is It a Bad Idea to Rehab an Old Deck?
Chances are good that you will have to replace the whole frame too if your decking is worn out.
DeckFast Fascia System
Starborn adapts their SmartBit system and specially designed screws to make PVC and composite deck facia board installation easy and attractive while permitting the boards to expand and contract freely.
There’s More to Framing Hardware than Good Looks
A cautionary tale of three post bases that look very similar, but which perform very differently.
Do I Need a Handrail?
How many stair risers trigger the handrail requirement? 2, 3, 4 or more? And when might you be required to install a guardrail but not need a handrail?
Retrofit Lateral Load Connection for Decks
Retrofitting decks with lateral load connections is made simple with new code detail and hardware.
Off-The-Wall Ledger Spacing Using Screws
Check these tables when spacing a ledger off a wall with structural screws.
Prep a Deck for Finishing
Sanding a deck prior to finishing is an effective alternative to using chemical cleaners.

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