Standard 2X6 cedar decking boards cost between $4 and $8 psf. Pressure-treaded softwood (usually pine) is the most economical ...

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Warped deck boards are often caused by redistribution of stress within the boards. This could lead to uneven surfaces, a deformed deck, and an unstable structure. Termites, powder post beetles ...

The size of your planned deck, the materials you plan to use and who builds it will all affect how much you ultimately spend. Knowing deck costs in advance — as well as ways to finance its ...

FastenMaster, a division of OMG, Inc., has introduced the FastenMaster ICON ScrewJoist, a hybrid deck joist system engineered to combine the strength and durability of steel with the lightness and ...

Mid-Atlantic wholesale distributor Landmark Lumber Group, New Freedom, Pa., has added DAT dimensional lumber to its product ...

We used two types of decking for our tests: pressure-treated yellow pine and red cedar ... can ensure the new stain will soak into the wood. Q. What size roller is best for staining a deck?

The space beneath your deck may not be the most functional ... plastic or vinyl. Wood lattice can be pressure-treated or coated to reduce the risk of rotting. For access, the panels can be ...

Algae can grow on all types of surfaces all year round in the UK, so a gardening expert has shared his top tips for getting ...

Hudson Lambert, who is a gardening and cleaning specialist from Roxil, has given a stern warning to those reaching for the pressure ... or decking and shed panels. If they haven't been treated ...

Green algae can fester in the most unsightly way when the cold weather sets in, but a gardening expert has urged Britons to ...