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How Long Do Treated Deck Joists Last?
While the framing in your home is protected by layers of siding, brick, caulking, and paint, your timber deck framing stands vigilant and exposed to rain, snow, sun, termites, and all of nature’s...
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How Do You Protect Deck Joists?
Almost all decks have timber framing. That means that the joists and bearers that support your entire deck consist of fibres that break down over time when exposed to moisture. Even with...
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Composite vs Wood Decking: Which Is Right for Your Outdoors?
Spoiler alert: There is no wrong answer! Composite and timber decking are both proper building materials for a garden deck. To help you choose which is better for your project, we summarise the factors...
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How to Identify Dry Rot: Signs and Treatment
Dry rot is a serious threat to wood structures but often goes unnoticed and untreated for years. That’s because it prefers hidden areas and places people neglect, such as cellars, attics, and the...
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How to Protect Your Deck for Winter
Ensuring your deck is protected for winter, and in good, sound shape for the cold weather is tantamount to longevity. Keeping your deck well-protected and looking grand is easy by following these...
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Best Waterproof Tape
With so many options to choose from, finding the right waterproof tape for your project can be a difficult task. Check out the guide below to learn why butyl seal tape beats the rest for tough jobs....
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Building a Deck in the Winter
Reasons to build your deck in the winter Are you building a deck in the winter? That’s actually not so preposterous! Why is that? There are several reasons to build – a lot of it has to do with timing,...
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Multi-Level Deck Ideas and Inspiration: Take Your Outdoor Living to the Next...
As the saying goes: go big or go home. You can get both with multi-level decks, which offer plenty of space right outside your back door. They can be installed in most backyards, ranging in different...
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10 DIY Deck Ideas on a Budget
Budget-Friendly DIY Deck Ideas Many of us have decks and patios of all shapes and sizes, but we might have a limited income to spend on making it stand out. That’s not a problem if you have a creative...
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Creative Privacy Ideas You’ll Love
With summer finally here, we find ourselves using our decks a lot more. We might be entertaining, relaxing, or taking in nature, but sometimes we want a little privacy to partake in our favourite...
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Wood Rot Treatment: How to Identify and Treat It
One of the biggest threats to your beautiful deck is rot. I’ve seen moisture seeping in and staying put in the vulnerable parts of a deck. Repeated exposure to moisture can create rotted timber. Let me...
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What’s the Difference Between Deck vs Patio vs Verandah?
In my work in the decking industry, I’ve encountered homeowners who use the terms “deck,” “patio,” and “verandah” interchangeably or even incorrectly. This may seem surprising. But it’s more common...
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Can You Pressure Wash Decking?
Thinking about pressure washing your deck? While it’s a tempting way to quickly clean away all that built-up grime, the biggest issue with power washing is the pressure—and applying too much could...
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A gazebo is an excellent way to enhance the beauty and use of your outdoor living space. Over the years, I’ve seen gazebo designs expand – from ornate classics to modern with solar panels – but they...
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What is Composite Decking Made of?
Excellent question! As a leader in composite decking products, we here at Trex know the benefits of this type of deck material – and how cost-effective it is. Composite decking is made from recycled...
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Creating a Floating Deck Over a Flat Roof
During my time in the decking industry, I’ve seen firsthand how rooftops can be transformed into extraordinary outdoor areas. The trend of upgrading flat roofs with stylish and functional floating...
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Trex Grooved vs. Square Composite Decking: What’s the Difference?
When designing your dream deck, you’ll encounter a choice between grooved and square composite decking boards. Understanding the differences between these two types of boards will help you decide which...
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