Pressure treated pine remains the most commonly used decking material, reports the Popular Mechanics website, but plastic composite decking has earned a growing percentage of the market — partly because homeowners believe these expensive alternatives could outlast...
Traditional wood comes in many different forms, from pressure treated wood to exotic hardwoods such as ipe. Red cedar can also be painted on request. Cedar is a soft yet very durable wood. There are also some disadvantages to using pressure treated decking, including...
The last thing to consider when determining the correct beam spacing is the angle of the surface plates. As a rule of thumb, most decks require 16″ of space in the center bar, which means there’s 16″ from the center of one beam to the other. When laying the...
Treated wood and composite decks can last up to 50 years. The price is “always a tough question,” says Josh Goldstein, president of 1918 Preservation in Perry, Ohio. Many will live for more than 10-15 years. It’s the perfect material for fences and decks because...
When building a wooden deck, it may be difficult to choose your materials. You want to make sure that you find a wood that will stand the test of time, but you also want one that looks as good as possible. So what is the best type of wood for decks? 1918 Preservation,...
