Deck Construction Basics
You’ve decided on your deck design. You’ve selected the materials. You have all the permits and plans in hand. You know what you need to do, and why. If your site is graded for drainage, your supplies have been delivered, and you have your brother-in-law lined up to help, it’s time to build. Construction is [...]
Deck Care and Repair
A well-built deck will give you years of service and enjoyment, especially with proper maintenance. The outdoor elements, and even normal usage, give wood a tough beating. Rain, wind, snow, and constant exposure to the sun take their toll. Deck maintenance is a task where little things can go a long way. Simply sweeping and [...]
Deck Amenities
Amenities bring many of the comforts of the indoors into the beauty and spaciousness of the outdoors. Which ones you choose depend on how you want to use the space. Outdoor cooking areas get the heat out of the kitchen and allow the cook to enjoy more time with the guests. An outdoor kitchen with [...]
Curved Fence Line
Curved fences increase the attractiveness of a fence line and can solve some tricky layout problems. They can skirt trees, large rocks, and other obstructions. Round corners can help a fenced area seem less cramped. Curved fences have some structural limitations, however. They’re difficult to construct between post spans shorter than 4 feet or longer [...]
Climate Effects on Decks
Your deck should offer more than privacy, protection, and plenty of seating. It should take advantage of the natural surroundings—cooling breezes, warm sun, shade, subtle garden fragrances. Paying attention to weather patterns and designing your deck for maximum comfort in a variety of conditions can extend its usefulness. ”Great choice of railings, accurate work precise [...]
Building curved fence sections
Building a curved fence section requires a careful layout. Once you have scribed the arc on the ground, use the directions illustrated to locate and set the posts and install the rails—either curved or segmented. Hang the infill as you would on a straight rail ”Eugene dealt with this small project in a very professional [...]
Building an edge-rail fence frame
Almost all fence designs rely on one of two rail styles—edge rails or flat rails. Edge rails are installed with the widest of their faces perpendicular to the ground. That means they resist sagging more effectively than flat rails. This positioning also allows you more choices when it comes to mounting the infill although most [...]
Fire Safety
Introduction ‘Fire Safety’ was, about five decades ago, a little neglected aspect of ‘safe living’ and ‘safe industrial operations’. However, since then, introduction of relevant codes, norms, regulations and general awareness of how dangerous and fatal fire hazards can be has done much good towards understanding and realizing Fire Safety. ‘Fire Safety’ is a term […]
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