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Where do you situate the flitch Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:43:39 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/trouble-with-stairs.html I am building a deck in my backyard (DIY) and I would like to finish the end of the deck with cascading stairs similar to those shown in the picture Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:12:41 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/how-close-to-overhead-power-lines.html In general how much clearance should there be for overhead power lines if I am building a deck on the side of my house where the lines run Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:06:56 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-post-anchors-support-posts.html Will the post anchor for a 6x6'x10'wood post on a concrete slab be strong enough to hold post in place. I am building a roof over the patio and tieing Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:07:46 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/above-ground-pool-deck-extension.html I recently had to replace an above ground pool with another one due to wear and tear on the first one. As you know, you build the deck around the Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:27:40 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/under-porch-cover-options.html I have a wrap-around porch on the front of my house leaving a 3' opening underneath that I would like to hide. Any suggestions other than lattice? I Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:24:39 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-clearances-over-ac-units-furnace-exhausts.html I'm replacing my old deck (12x12) with a (12x16). With this extra 4 feet it will be over my A/C unit and also my furnace power venter. The bottom of Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:22:23 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/help-were-surrounded.html We've got a typically small and exposed suburban backyard. Our back sliding door elevation is higher then the neighbors behind & to the sides of us. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:43:51 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/san-diego-decks.html I am a contractor. We build decks and most other residential work. The cost for a deck is from 18.00 per sq ft and up. That is your basic deck. We Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:19:58 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/cantilever-deck-addition.html I have an existing 28 x 8 elevated deck. I want to extend it by 4 feet to allow enough room to screen in the deck. The joists are 2 x 8s on 15 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:20:00 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/prefab-concrete-piers.html Do the prefab concrete piers (that 2x8 lumber can insert into) work well for supporting free standing decks (approximately 12 x 19 ft) and only 12 Tue, 26 May 2009 23:44:53 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/will-grass-grow-below-deck.html I want to build a 2nd lower tier to my existing deck. This tier will be at ground level. Do I need to do anything to the existing grass I will be Sun, 24 May 2009 13:18:36 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/cable-instead-of-balustrades.html I want to use horizontal cable instead of wooden 2x2s. Is there a code requirement for the cable size I need? Do I need to tighten it to a certain Sun, 24 May 2009 13:16:45 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-just-finished-in-winchester-va.html My 28' x 17' deck was just completed. I bought the materials and paid a contractor just for labor. It consisted of all pressure treated lumber. 2x6 Fri, 22 May 2009 22:24:22 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-anchor-colors-and-ipe.html I have two questions for you re: the titan anchor. I love the product, but was wondering if it was available in any other color than black. We're Thu, 21 May 2009 21:28:32 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/testimonials.html Testimonials from Titan Post Anchor customers. Our customers motivate us to keep raising the bar, developing the most advanced products possible and to always try for better and better service. Thank you all. Tue, 19 May 2009 22:13:13 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-post-anchors.html I am using Timbertech Floorizon (hollow profile, picture attached) decking and was wondering if the Titan Post Anchor would still work. If I used Tue, 19 May 2009 21:26:29 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/faux-deck-support-posts.html I currently have 4x4 posts under my deck (walk-out basement). I would like to turn these into 12x12 posts and cover them with faux rock material. Sat, 16 May 2009 20:51:23 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/should-i-use-trex-decking-at-ground-level.html We used Trex decking on our previous deck that was approx 3 feet above ground. We really liked working with the Trex. In our new place we are Sat, 16 May 2009 00:50:06 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/removing-grass-under-deck.html Is there any requirement to remove the grass under a new wood deck? The deck will be no more than 2 feet off the ground. Wed, 06 May 2009 11:46:21 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/how-to-extend-a-deck-and-fix-rotted-support-posts.html I have a 10x12 deck that is 10 feet high and 20 yrs old. Its attached to the house and supported by square posts made of 2x10. The support posts and Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:03:28 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/what-dimension-of-beams-and-joists-should-i-use.html I have a space constraint in that there is only 15 between the door into the house and the grade where the proposed deck would go. What dimension of Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:23:44 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/gasket-kits.html Our gasket kit system provides the best protection against water leaks for the Titan Post Anchor. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:58:43 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/resurfacing-a-wood-deck.html Our two-level pressure treated wood deck is about 15 years old and the deck boards are not looking so good anymore. Is there something we could put Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:59:51 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/extending-cantilever-for-deck-balcony.html My deck is cantilevered just under 24. It is built with 2x8 joists 24 on center. I plan to replace them with 2x8 joists 12 on center to accommodate Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:59:41 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/backyard-vacation-deck.html We are extremely pleased with how our new deck turned out. The idea behind it was to have a place where the entire family could relax doing a variety Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:37:35 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/matt-whaler-interview.html Learn the imporatance of water proofing decks with vinyl decking and why hiring a professional installer is one of the smartest things you will ever do. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:07:07 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/interviews-of-inventors.html Hear interviews of inventors in the building products industry. Learn about the newest construction products and how the inventor designed, created and brought the product to market. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:51:16 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/eco-friendly-patio-renovations.html Learn about the best eco-friendly patio renovations for you backyard project. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:46:59 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/rotting-cantilevered-deck-joists.html I have a situation where my cantilevered deck joists are in poor condition. I am wondering how far in beyond the wall should the new joists go and Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:44:06 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-post-anchor-sizes-with-trex-post-sleeves.html I am an ambitious Do-It-Yourselfer and plan to install railing on a Trex deck already built. I looked a long time for the proper anchors and didn't Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:14:00 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/a-deck-for-a-small-backyard.html I had a really small backyard in a townhouse complex and decided to build a rather large deck with three levels. This view is from the upstairs Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:03:53 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/kiln-dried-yellow-pine.html Where can I find KDTA Yellow Pine? I am in the Atlanta area and nobody stocks it or knows how to get it. It really should not be this hard but I have Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:50:41 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/rainforest-retreat.html I live on the west coast and my rooftop deck was leaking - badly. It had a poorly designed (and ugly) torch-on roof with wooden pallets for a deck Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:15:55 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/coolest-backyard-deck-contest-2008-entries.html The first annual Coolest Backyard Deck Contest 2008 Entries Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:59:28 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/Web_Survey_1-thankyou.html What Titan Are You - Thanks for taking our Web Survey. It helps us contiually improve and design better and better products for you. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:47:59 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/levelling-a-post-on-a-concrete-surface-with-gasket-kit.html How would you level a post on a concrete surface with the gasket kit while using the Titan Post Anchor? Would you place a shim (washer) between the Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:40:15 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/dummy-file.html Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:17:01 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/titan-distributors.html Become one of our Titan Distributors today! 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Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:47:44 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/googlehostedservice.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:20:32 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/staggered-joints-for-decking.html On a 24' x 18' deck using 12' material running the 18' width is it better to stagger the joints or have all the joints on one side of the deck? If Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:30:32 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/building-a-deck-steps-from-door.html I am building a deck. Is there a requirement as to how far under threshold of the patio door it needs to be before you have to put another step or Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:10:59 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/architectural-drawings-for-titan-post-anchor.html We are an architectural firm in New York City, and are currently preparing a set of working drawings for a client's new deck. We are interested in Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:47:33 GMT