Deck Parts

Soyguardby Justin Fink

Smart framing eliminates the ledger and adds a shady seatby Michael Ayers

Build this simple foundation with basic tools and ingredientsby Rick Arnold

Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the houseby John Spier

Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like?by Chris Green

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space belowby Gregory Burr

Often overlooked and often regretted, the critical joint between your house and deck must hold fast and shed waterby Scott Grice

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might thinkby Mike Guertin

by Mike Guertin

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck.by Daniel S. Morrison

by Forrest McCanless

by John Spier

PVC rails and fiberglass columns keep the look classic and the maintenance minimalby Keith J. Mazzarello

Top-grade lumber, clever joinery and some unexpected materials take the place of the traditional stuff on this Oregon deckby Arthur Chenoweth

by Scott Schuttner

Thin stock, waterproof glue and a big 1x4 compass simplify deck curvesby Scott Padgett

by Mike Nolin

If you don't want the roof to leak, careful flashing details and a watertight membrane should be your primary concernsby Keith J. Mazzarello

From tropical hardwoods to man-made plastic composites, the choices are more varied than everby Scott Gibson