What is Post and Beam and Why would your Deck care?
Building decks with Post and Beam frames have advantages over alternative structures: they are stronger, simpler, more efficient, and offer greater design flexibility. Let me explain….
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Author: bostondecksandporches
A Tale of Two Decks
One deck survived a tree crashing onto it. Another deck collapsed to the ground when hit by a smaller tree. Why?
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Just how Hot will your Deck get?
People ask how hot will their deck get this summer. I measured 63 synthetic deck samples in 16 product groups, with some surprising results….How hot a deck feels is a function of its surface temperature and its thermal conductivity.
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How Long will your Deck Last?
If your deck’s frame was built properly, it should last decades. But what about the deck flooring? PT, fir, cedar, mahogany, ipe, and plastic synthetics age differently, and fail differently.
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Should a Homeowner get his own Building Permit?
The short answer is “No”. The long answer is also “No”. Really? Yeah,...
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