How many times has it been that a deck board is installed and the exposed end remains pristine as the day it was installed. Over time these ends start getting dull and rough over time. Sometimes there would be cracks and splits and other times the wood may cup which gives a very bad look and aesthetic to the deck. One method of mitigating this problem is to install a trim board across the perimeter of the entire deck that is exposed. This minimizes damage to the cut ends of t

When installing composite decking it is recommended to read up on the literature that might be available on the manufacturers website or if it comes with the tiling. When considering composite decking which are made of plastic and wood fibers it is important to consider thermal expansion as most climates have temperatures that fluctuate around a lot which would create an issue with how the decking would be spaced in summers and winters. Proper spacing will allow some movement

To install decking, we can use hidden fasteners to have a clean-looking surface that is smooth to bare feet and also very aesthetically pleasing. These can be used with almost all different varieties of materials such as cedar, composite, vinyl, cedar, or any other exotic hardwood material. Some decking materials offer boards with grooved edges that are designed to be used with hidden fasteners clips. Deck clips can also be installed by routing the edges of solid deck boards

Despite the longevity of a deck's structure, the surface boards on it still do tend to wear down. This has led many people to wonder whether wooden deck boards can be replaced by composite deck boards with no alteration to the existing deck structure. The Installation of composite deck boards requires some preparation, however with planning you can install composite decking over existing deck structures in a cost-effective manner while making sure that everything is up to cod

Decking is an essential part of the structure of the deck rather than just an aesthetic element as it is a load-bearing structure. With rules and regulations stating that each decking must be able to support live loads of 40 lbs and an extra 15 lbs dead load in between each joist in the support. With decking being primarily designed to be installed on 16” center joists. There might be a need for joists that are closer, at 12” exactly for diagonal decks. The material of choice