I’ll bet you’d like your new home to have a deck. But maybe you’ve had your fill of caring for a wood deck and find the alternative decking materials appealing. The manufacturers, after all, brag that ...

If you’re planning to build a wooden deck this summer, you may have noticed that choosing a decking material has become much more difficult than ever before. Just a few years ago the only option was ...

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When it comes to building materials for a deck or patio, there are a few things people instantly associate with each design. For example, pavers are often found on patios that sit on the ground, while ...

Q: I am replacing a rotted-out deck at my San Francisco house and would like to know if I should use redwood or treated wood and also whether I should stain the deck. The structural engineer who drew ...