Building a deck? Learn tricks for straightening crooked boards; making crisp, straight cuts on the board ends; and avoiding problems like hammer marks and unsightly splits and proper deck board ...

Getting the spacing right with deck boards There is an ideal spacing, but it can be a challenge to achieve depending on how wet or dry your lumber is. Aug. 17, 2012. Aug. 17, 2012.

The new deck board works with Trimax ’ s unique hidden clip system that ensures perfect spacing and alignment; also offering an alternative to the traditional screw down board.

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If your deck uses 100 twelve-foot boards and you are averaging three cuts per board with a 1/8-inch saw blade you will produce 8 pounds of this monstrous hybrid, a significant portion of which may ...

Photo/Tim CarterThe correct flashing with the proper profile is seen overlaying the inferior deck flashing that was installed by a non-professional.Q. I need to install a deck ledger board against ...

This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to know about cedar wood deck costs and more. ... Overall, cedar boards will cost between $5 and $12 per 12-foot board.

Plastic decking—such as Azek Deck, Evolve, and Forever Deck—is made from 100 percent plastic (recycled and/or virgin) and contains no wood fibers or fillers.