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What Deck Railing Height/Code Do I Need? (2025 ...
Most U.S. residential decks require a 36-inch railing height, while commercial and multi-family structures require 42 inches. Any deck 30 inches or more above grade must have a guardrail under...
What Deck Railing Height/Code Do I Need? (2025 ...
Most U.S. residential decks require a 36-inch railing height, while commercial and multi-family structures require 42 inches. Any deck 30 inches or more above grade must have a guardrail under...
Heat-resistant deck for desert climates?
The best deck surfaces for desert climates are light-colored porcelain / engineered stone pavers, mineral-based composite boards, and textured, light-finish aluminum decking. These materials resist high heat, UV, and warping...
Heat-resistant deck for desert climates?
The best deck surfaces for desert climates are light-colored porcelain / engineered stone pavers, mineral-based composite boards, and textured, light-finish aluminum decking. These materials resist high heat, UV, and warping...
What Deck Surface Is Best for Snow & Shoveling?...
For heavy snow and frequent shoveling, the top-performing deck surfaces are porcelain/engineered stone pavers, aluminum deck boards, and quality capped composites. They’re non-porous or low-absorption, resist freeze–thaw damage, tolerate pet-...
What Deck Surface Is Best for Snow & Shoveling?...
For heavy snow and frequent shoveling, the top-performing deck surfaces are porcelain/engineered stone pavers, aluminum deck boards, and quality capped composites. They’re non-porous or low-absorption, resist freeze–thaw damage, tolerate pet-...
Decks for Freeze–Thaw Climates: Salt-Safe Optio...
Yes—you can build decks that thrive in freeze–thaw climates and tolerate de-icing salts. The keys are non-porous or low-absorption surfaces (porcelain/engineered stone, aluminum, or capped composites), full drainage and ventilation,...
Decks for Freeze–Thaw Climates: Salt-Safe Optio...
Yes—you can build decks that thrive in freeze–thaw climates and tolerate de-icing salts. The keys are non-porous or low-absorption surfaces (porcelain/engineered stone, aluminum, or capped composites), full drainage and ventilation,...
Can you build a balcony/rooftop deck over a wat...
Yes—you can build a balcony or rooftop deck over a waterproof membrane if (1) the deck structure is non-penetrating (floating/pedestal or a decoupled frame), (2) the roof drains freely with...
Can you build a balcony/rooftop deck over a wat...
Yes—you can build a balcony or rooftop deck over a waterproof membrane if (1) the deck structure is non-penetrating (floating/pedestal or a decoupled frame), (2) the roof drains freely with...
Deck over cracked concrete—best approach?
You can deck over a cracked concrete slab if the slab is stable (no ongoing movement or heave). Use a ventilated sub-structure that manages drainage, vapor, and expansion. If cracks...
Deck over cracked concrete—best approach?
You can deck over a cracked concrete slab if the slab is stable (no ongoing movement or heave). Use a ventilated sub-structure that manages drainage, vapor, and expansion. If cracks...
