New Construction

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

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

A challenging site of sloping rock becomes the inspiration for this house on San Juan Islandby Geoffrey T. Prentiss

For a sturdy, long-lasting deck, size the joists correctly for the anticipated load and space them accordinglyby Scott Schuttner

Making caps for decks and fence postsby Robert Vaughan

Thoughtful details designed to beat the weatherby R. W. Missell

A guide to the basics of deck constructionby Scott Grove

How to combine a deck with a roof that won't leakby Dan Rockhill

Applying a barrier where deck hardware contacts pressure-treated wood can help both last longerby Mike Guertin