Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time?

Hidden clips hold the decking to the floor joists. To prevent racking, a kind of building stress often caused by horizontal pressure of the wind, you need to install diagonal bracing under the floor ...

Q: I’ve never worked with metal joist hangers. When I hold one in my hand, I question whether it’s actually strong enough to support all the weight that will be resting on it. Are they safe? Are there ...

Deck installation companies have more expertise at building stable stairs, inspecting joists and frameworks, and installing any customizations. Particularly when there is foundational work to repair, ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...

It’s not all that easy to build a great and safe deck. There are countless small tips that you’d probably never know about. Allow me to share with you some very important things that just might ensure ...