Author: David

Putting Down your Footings and Joists

In the previous post we discussed deck site preparation. Hopefully you’re ready to move forward? Now that your deck site is ready you can begin the construction. The first thing you need to do is establish your footings. These form the support structure of the deck. Regardless of how tight your budget may be, this […]

Preparing your deck site

In our previous posts you’ve had a crash course on the basic construction processes involved in deck building. Now that you’ve got the basics down you can begin the construction of the deck. But before you put your hands on any tools you need to prepare the deck site. Dealing with wood boring Insects Is […]

It’s your deck. Choose your materials…

Now that you’re done designing your deck it’s time to move on to the next stage. You might be thinking that you’re ready for the construction stage but hold your horses there’s still a little more preparation to be done. You first have to determine the materials you want to make your deck from. These […]

Your Deck – Design and Function

In the previous article we talked about the decking checklist. Have you developed your own checklist yet? Why not share it and your thoughts and ideas by commenting below.   You’ll be helping others by doing so.  Now, to the next stage… Now that you know what to consider before starting your deck, let’s move […]

Your key to decking success – a pre-start checklist

In the previous post we shared our thoughts on one of the best things you can give your home, your family and your friends – a deck. We discussed the basic definition of a deck, its basic features and purpose. We talked about the benefits a deck gives – not only to the value of […]

All decked out for Summer!

Here’s a great way to add value to your lifestyle and your home… Most of us get to spend some time away from work during the summer months.  Some will head to the beach or the country-side, but this year,  faced with economic uncertainty, many will choose to stay at home. Well, here’s an idea […]

Pallets – where do you get them?

Pallets are everywhere. Millions are made every year. They come in all shapes and sizes but there are standard sizes. Some are made to be used many times but most are single use and end up being burned or in landfill. Before getting into the where and why, let’s just get some facts sorted out: […]