Footings for Fences and Overheads
Much of the privacy, shade, and ambience of a landscape comes from arbors, fences, gazebos, and other structures that use vertical posts. If the structure it to last, the posts need to be firmly anchored in the ground. You have two techniques at your disposal: You can bury part of the post in the ground [...]
64 Hazardous Substances – Overview and Resources
Copper and Compounds Acetaldehyde Sulfur Dioxide Boron and Compounds Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) Chlorine Dioxide Mercury & Compounds Antimony and Compounds Lead & Compounds Formaldehyde Arsenic and Compounds Chromium (III) Compounds Chloroform (trichloromethane) Acetic Acid (Ethanoic Acid) Hydrogen Sulfide Cobalt and Compounds Cyanide (Inorganic) Compounds Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Carbon Disulfide Nitric Acid Oxides of […]
Fence Preparations
Measuring And Marking Fences Even the simplest fence will require a variety of measuring tools. You will probably use your tape measure most often. Get into the habit of starting work by clipping a steel tape to your belt. There’s an old carpenter’s adage that says “measure twice, cut once.” It’s been around for years [...]
Fasteners and Hardware for Fences
Just as important as the quality of the lumber that goes J into your fence is the quality of the fasteners that will hold it together. Whatever outdoor fasteners and hardware you choose, make sure they are rustproof—galvanized or stainless steel, brass, or other rust-resistant metal. ”I have never been so impressed by a contractor’s honesty, [...]
Designing Decks with Wood
Although decks share common building materials, differences in color, texture, and harmony make a design distinctive. Color can link the deck with your home and help set the mood. Earth tones generally appear warm and complement traditional settings. Blues, grays, or blacks appear cool and enhance contemporary designs. Texture also affects the appearance of a [...]
Deck Walls and Fences
Walls and fences make beautiful additions to an outdoor design, connecting your deck to the larger landscape and adding a vertical contrast to the horizontal expanse of lawn. Walls and fences can solve problems too: They define space, giving it an identity that suits its purpose. They can tame slopes, create privacy, block annoying winds, [...]
Deck Privacy and Enclosure
Decks need definition. Without it—both above and at the edges—your deck can leave you feeling exposed and uncomfortable. If your site lacks natural attributes that enhance your privacy and sense of enclosure, you can create these qualities with your plans. Consider privacy first. Is your deck effectively screened from the street and from the neighbors’ [...]
Deck Overheads and Structures
Whether you call it an arbor, a pergola, a lanai, or a canopy, an overhead will enhance your deck with a minimum of materials and work. ”Sometimes you do have to wait to get a really great product. I waited 2 months but it was worth it. When I first phoned and spoke to Yevgeniy [...]
Lighting
Lighting extends the use of your deck late into the evening and makes it safer and more secure at night, even when you’re not using it. Adding lights to a deck takes planning and care, but it’s not difficult. Choose the lighting system you prefer, review the installation guidelines, and prepare to enjoy your outdoor [...]
Deck Grading and Drainge
No matter what size or style deck you’re building, the first step is to prepare the site. The amount of site preparation will vary from landscape to landscape and from deck to deck, but it generally includes removal of debris, trees, weeds, and structures. ”It was a pleasure working with Eugene and Oleg, they were [...]
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