Step-by-step advice on laying a simple deck A simple deck at ground level is a straightforward project – a perfect starting point if you’re new to carpentry. Before you start laying, check [...]
There is plenty of hype about composite decking at the moment, with everyone from timber merchants, design magazines and radio presenters waxing lyrical about the growing trend to hit [...]
The floor surface of the deck is made of decking. You can think of it as the skin of your deck. Decking is structural in addition to being an aesthetic element for deck construction. Decking must [...]
Design the Deck of Your Dreams Design your deck like the pros with our free Deck Designer tool. Customize your perfect backyard retreat by choosing from a variety of colors, materials, shapes, [...]
Building a deck is the ultimate backyard DIY project. It takes some work, but this series of articles and videos shows you step-by-step instructions for each phase. The first step is to create a [...]
Recycled building materials can add character to a home while you save money and reduce building waste in landfills. The cost of every item we purchase is determined in part by the price of oil. [...]
Framing inspections are usually only required for decks that are built low to the ground to make it possible for inspectors to their job without crawling under a deck. In these cases you will [...]
Since AZEK and TimberTech joined forces under CPG Building Products in 2013, both brands have focused their combined efforts on continuing the tradition of product innovation. To debut these [...]
New AZEK® Deck Colors Debut at 2018 International Builders’ Show SKOKIE, IL—AZEK® Building Products, No. 1 in premium decking, is unveiling three new deck colors at the 2018 International [...]
Decks constructed around above ground pools are no different than any other freestanding deck. They should not be attached to the pool for any stability. The pool is essentially just adjacent to [...]