http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-designs-blog.html The Deck Designs Building Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the ideas-for-deck-designs.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us deck designs Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:44:01 GMT Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:44:01 GMT ideas-for-deck-designs.com http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/kansas-city-deck-building-market-prices.html We are a prominent deck builder in the Kansas City Metro Area. Our current pricing (as of July 17th, 2008) is as follows. The square footage Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:43:58 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-costs-washington-state.html A deck with pressure treated 2x6 sun wood decking goes for about $20-$25 per sq. ft. in Washington Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:34:28 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/eighteen-foot-high-deck.html I built this deck at my cottage and it over looks our lake. The hard part about this was that it was 18 feet above the ground. Its just a basic Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:47:15 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/shallow-footings-for-deck.html I'm building a deck for a client that is in two parts. I've tied the main deck to the house and poured 6 footings for it, then tied the second Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:53:53 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/installing-deck-support-posts.html I would like to pour concrete to set my support posts? The majority of plans I read are using piers? I live In southern Michigan what would be the Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:14:16 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/dummy-file.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:19:57 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/coolest-backyard-deck-contest.html The first annual Coolest Backyard Deck Contest from Ideas-For-Deck-Designs.com. The owner of the Coolest deck will get a $500 Gift Certificateat Home Depot. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:51:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/removed-screen-porch-and-added-new-deck.html We removed a old screen porch and added a new deck 14x20 with composite decking (weatherbest) and white composite railing (no lattice). It cost Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:08:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/tools-on-ebay.html How to find tools on eBay of every kind. Used tools or Brand new. Learn how to use eBay and scoop some great deals on power tools and decking accessories. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:59:51 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/shipping-information.html Shipping information - Our shipping policy for product that we keep in inventory and ship to customers. We use FedEx as our North American shipping agent. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:20:34 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/hexagon-wrap-around-deck-stairs.html I am installing new deck over an existing frame. the shape of the deck is a hexagon. The client wants steps of of three sides of the deck. What Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:35:54 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-attached-to-house-or-free-standing.html How long or how high can a deck be before it must be secured to the house? Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:52:56 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/pool-decking.html I wish to build a decking around my pool. The issue that I have is that the top of the pool is recessed level with the existing paving.I would like Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:11:24 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/hot-tub-and-elevated-deck.html I am building a second story elevated deck. I want to put a hot tub on it. Can I just put (2)tripled up 2x12 beams on 6x6 posts on 18X48 footings, Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:18:52 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/using-wide-decking-planks.html My hubby and and I have decided to finally replace our deck. The previous owners never maintained and powerwashing split the wood terribly. Anyway, Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:57:58 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/do-i-need-a-double-joist.html I'm building a 17' x 17' deck using deck blocks which is at ground level. The trusses & joists are 2x6s. Based on advice given from someone at Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:13:04 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/need-details-on-deck-load-capacity.html I have read several articles regarding how to design a deck to support a particular load. For example, a deck to support 50 psf, 10 dead and 40 live. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:56:03 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/attaching-ledger-board-to-house.html My contractor wants to nail the ledger board to the house and not use lag bolts. He recommends only nailing the header to the house as the deck is Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:03:53 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-post-anchor-6x6.html The Titan Post Anchor 6x6 version is the latest addition to the Tian family of high performance advanced wood post anchoring connectors. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:02:32 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/solar-deck-lighting.html Compare solar deck lighting lighting ideas and options to illuminate your backyard deck. There is solar powered deck lighting for you that offer style and function. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:31:58 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/low-voltage-lighting.html Compare low voltage lighting lighting ideas and options to illuminate your backyard deck. There is deck lighting for style and function. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:25:35 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/nails-or-screws.html I'm in the process of getting ready to build my deck... I went to Home Depot and they prepared a basic design/plan to match my specs and they also Thu, 29 May 2008 09:32:43 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/span-distance-of-deck-joist-framing.html How far out from the house can your deck joist extend before you need a post support under it? I am using 2x10 Sat, 24 May 2008 13:54:35 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/how-to-install-stair-railings-at-right-angle.html Is there an easy way to install stair railings at the right Sat, 24 May 2008 13:27:34 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/power-tools-rockler.html Looking for Power tools Rockler almost certainly has what your are looking for. Make building a deck a pleasure. But good power tools are always useful for any other type of building project. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:28:43 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/power-tools.html Power tools make building a deck a pleasure. But good power tools are always useful for any other type of building project. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:26:23 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/how-long-before-applying-deck-stain.html How long should I wait to stain and waterproof my new Thu, 15 May 2008 23:13:56 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/do-it-your-selfer-hot-tub-deck.html I am a do it yourselfer and want to put a hot tub on my deck. I was thinking of using 2x6 spaced at 2 foot centers and spanning between 2x8 beams. Thu, 15 May 2008 23:11:08 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/extending-ledger-board-and-deck-footing-piers.html I have a new home with a deck that has a 10 foot ledger board. I want to extend the ledger board to 12 feet and don't want to cut the vinyl siding to Tue, 06 May 2008 13:42:23 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/tips-on-building-deck-at-ground-level.html As noted in the title line above.... I need whatever help or tips you could provide to build a deck at ground level. It's actually a 2-level deck. Sun, 04 May 2008 14:40:42 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/exterior-finishing-ideas-for-narrow-lot-home.html I have a beautiful narrow lot home and I love the inside. It reflects my individual taste. However, the exterior looks like everyone else's in my Sun, 04 May 2008 14:34:31 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/railings-and-benches.html Railings With Benches I am building a deck and some of it is more than three feet off of the ground. I would like to put a bench around the outside Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:49:02 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/rotting-joists-on-cantilevered-balcony.html We bought a house with a second story balcony. The joists cantilever out beyond the wall to support the balcony. Over time the joists of the deck Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:21:59 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/stone-and-landscape-fabric-under-deck.html I am building a deck on my two level house. I put weed blocker material and pea stone under where the future deck will be. Now that I am done I am Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:43:25 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/building-a-sunroom-on-a-deck.html Is it possible to build a 4 season sunroom on a deck that is 9ft off the ground. If so what would the load rating be . What size footings would I Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:34:19 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/preventing-deck-joists-from-rot.html Would you put tar paper over deck joists to minimize rot or would it tend to hold moisture ? Would you also leave a gap between butt joints for the Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:33:19 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-ideas-for-patio-stone-brick.html We have a 12x25 pressure treated wood deck that is about 10-15 years old. The boards are rotting and we must replace it. We have a very limited Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:06:24 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-design-software-material-list.html We are looking to build a deck similar to the project #2, hot tub decks. Our deck will be raised to the height of our patio doors which would be Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:15:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/connecting-stair-railing-posts-with-titan-post-anchor.html I am using your post connectors (Titan Post Anchor) and would like to use them on the stairs. Any ideas on how to reinforce underneath the Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:07:54 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/Patio_Heater_Factory_Contact-thankyou.html Thanks for your interest Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:16:20 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/patio-heater-manufacturer.html Go direct to a top patio heater manufacturer factory in China. This comppany has the history and confidence of large buyers like the Beijing Olympic organizing committee and large multi-national companies. Contact the factory direct for large orders. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:54 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-builder-in-ann-arbor.html I have built over 500 decks through the years. Very profitable when cedar, treated, and red woods where popular. In recent years with composite Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:19:37 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-contractor-pricing-in-grande-prairie.html As a contractor in Grande Prairie, Alberta, this is what we would charge for a typical 8 x 14 deck. It's built on 12x6' concrete piles with a 3'6 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:15:17 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/using-vinyl-railings-and-metal-railing-sections.html I'm installing a new vinyl railing on our deck of our mountain house. (cold in winter, hot in summer). I've been told to use one with Aluminum inner Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:34:09 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/trex-deck-posts-and-titan-post-anchor.html Will the Titan Post Anchor work with Trex composite deck posts? Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:33:48 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/attaching-post-anchor-to-finished-deck-surface.html My deck has already been finished and now I want to put railings on the deck. Can I just attach the titan post anchor and post right to the deck Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:33:29 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/acq-lumber-and-the-titan-post-anchor.html Can I use the Titan post anchor with the ACQ treated lumber? Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:33:12 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/sunburst-wood-railing-design.html I have a request to put in a starburst handrail, they want a 1/2 moon at the bottom of the spindles and I'm not sure how to build it. Should I use 36 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:32:49 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-post-anchor-installation-on-concrete.html The Titan post anchor be installed over concrete, right? I just want to make sure before I get it. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:32:28 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/truss-spans-posts-for-patio-roof-cover.html I would like to know if there is a chart that shows the span of 2x6's,4x6's.4x8's etc. I want to build a cover over a patio with the least amount of Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:32:03 GMT