Other Materials

Stainless steel, vinyl, aluminum, and composites are now viable alternatives to woodby Scott Gibson

How much time, trouble, and money does it take to install deck planks? It all depends on the fasteners you use.by Justin Fink

Make the right design choices, and you'll have an outdoor room you can enjoy without battling the bugsby Scott Gibson

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

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

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

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

A multilevel deck with built-in benches and a barbecue pit turns a backyard into a living roomby Ted Putnam

Using wood, glass and steel to build deck railings that stand out from the crowdby Andrew Wormer

by Scott McBride

by John Trim

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