Dunn Contractor offers tutorials on building a solid deck foundation, freestanding and attached decks, installing lighting and fascia on your deck, home deck-building design and permits, decking surfaces, planning and finishing a deck, and more!
Calculating tributary area is a critical step in deck-building, as it determines the size of beams and posts you should use, as well as how many posts are needed to support the deck and which footing to choose.
Is choosing—and paying more for—quality lumber worth it? The short answer is: Yes.
It can be tempting to casually bring someone in to help with a certain aspect of your deck instead of hiring a professional, but what are the risks or potential legal issues that may come up?
Long-time local deck expert Joel Skillingstead shares stories from the early days of building manufactured decks, and what he thinks of modern manufactured decking products.
Whether you’re dealing with a gentle, consistent slope or a significant fall-off, building on sloped terrain affects a number of variables, especially permitting, designing, and additional support or materials required for the actual construction.
Today, we’re covering what you need to consider and be aware of specifically for multi-level decks. The more levels you have, the more complexity you’re dealing with!
Using materials from different brands when building your deck can lead to unintended consequences and even costly issues later on. In this episode of our decking series, deck expert Kevin Kunka explains why it’s wise to stick with the same brand when embarking on an outdoor living project.
While no deck is truly "no-maintenance," manufactured decks get pretty close. Learn basic maintenance tips and best practices to keep your manufactured deck in great condition from special guest Kevin Kunka of Trex.
In this episode of our decking series with Trex deck expert Kevin Kunka, we talk about how to use your manufactured decking warranty — from registering a product to filing a claim.
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