Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Supported by Parallel Beams. Around Alabama, where EHT is headquartered, most decks are connected to the side of a house with a ledger board fastened to the ...

If you’re building a deck, it pays to buy a pneumatic framing nailer or rent one ... remember to put the lid back on. You can hold joists temporarily in place by screwing a short block of ...

To understand stairs, let’s talk about floors. Like many Americans, you might live in a home with a wood-floor system. The ...

To understand stairs, let’s talk about floors. Like many Americans, you might live in a home with a wood-floor system.

Deck framing costs largely depend on the size and layout of the deck. For instance, standard joist dimensions are cheaper than larger joists with overhangs. Also, deck framing costs largely depend ...

Keep in mind that broken boards are often a sign that surrounding joists, rims and posts could have similar damage. Deck railing repair and replacement costs all the way from $30 to $150 per ...

The deck joists need to have a small 45-degree angled fire cut made at the top so the top of the joist doesn’t touch the flashing. This detail is one of the many things that have transitioned ...

Even a composite deck might have a faded finish or a section that sags between joists. Decking comes with trade-offs depending on which brand, material, and species you choose. As a rule ...

This course will examine how noncombustible steel deck framing makes it possible to meet stringent building and fire codes in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Because steel is a Class A ...