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 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:23:21 GMT Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:23:21 GMT ideas-for-deck-designs.com http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/do-codes-allow-ledger-rails-to-be-used-to-hold-up-the-joist-or-are-joist-hangers-now-code.html I am having a deck built & several people have told me that it is not being built to current codes. I have been told that current codes require joist Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:23:18 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/how-tall-of-a-4x4-post-can-i-use-if-its-going-to-be-free-standing-without-much-additional-support.html After building our deck we realized that we don't have much privacy from our neighbors so here is what I'd like to do... Use the 4x4 Titan Post Anchor Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:21:41 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/looking-for-a-step-down-to-patio-from-kitchen-deck-design.html I need to get down from the kitchen to the patio. Only 24 and want a reasonable platform 60 X 30 deep to stand on level with the patio door and then Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:20:33 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/comparison-between-hardwood-decking-and-composite-decking.html I have read quite a few articles on hardwood decking and composite decking that suggest you would be better off using composite decking over wood decking. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:17 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/step-heights-for-tiered-deck-platforms.html I wonder whether you can help me? I am building a three tiered decked platform but want the steps to act as seating and bench areas. I have the first Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:48:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/wrap-around-stairs-landing-question.html For building wrap around stairs and the landing area, what do you rest the bottom of your stairs on if the grade slopes 10 to 12 inches away from your Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:47:54 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/contact-silca-systems.html Instead of a traditional wooden deck, you can have a warm and inviting 'elevated patio' with a stone or brick floor laid out exactly as you desire. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:44:37 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/oz-deck.html The OZ-Deck is great solution for installing ground anchor deck footings. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:43:50 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-foundations.html You can install deck foundations and footings in minutes - If you want. No cement, no mess, no fuss. Learn how to eliminate digging for deck footings and foundations. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:32:03 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/wooden-stairs-down-a-hill.html I have a total stair run of 176 and a total stair rise of 72.5. I am thinking I will need a landing 1/2 way down the hill to achieve standard rise and Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:12:46 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/help-deck-builder-messed-up-my-deck-railings-block-my-window.html The deck builder built the deck then went to put in the railing. He mis-measured and now the railing end is in the middle of my dining room window. Is Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:35:12 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/pergola-construction-on-second-story-deck.html Can I add a pergola to a second story deck? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:33:35 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/addition-with-second-story-deck-over-a-room.html I am looking for a way to ensure my ceiling won't leak after I complete the two story addition. I am building it from the ground up and there will be Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:33:04 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/ducan-decking.html Ducan Decking is a durable and simple option for waterproofing decks. Find out how to use it from this interview from Cori Kyle of Ducan Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:01:18 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/coolest-backyard-deck-contest.html The third annual Coolest Backyard Deck Contest from Ideas-For-Deck-Designs.com. The owner of the Coolest deck will get a $500 Gift Certificate at Home Depot. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:57:56 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/coolest-backyard-deck-contest-2011.html The third annual Coolest Backyard Deck Contest from Ideas-For-Deck-Designs.com. The owner of the Coolest deck will get a $500 Gift Certificate at Home Depot. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:56:45 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/minimizing-waste-for-decking.html I designed and framed my second story deck. It is 45' 6 X 12'. I am using 16' X 5.5 trex decking. I have 16 on center joists. I am proposing to go Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:09:15 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/cedar-deck-restaining-and-raised-fibers.html Our new cedar deck was installed in February 2011. In the spring I cleaned our deck with a brush and applied a cleaner. We have been living with fuzzy Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:35:46 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/building-code-questions.html Building Code Questions Answered - How does the building code apply to the Titan Post Anchor? Read these frequently asked questions and answers. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:45:55 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-stairs-for-inside-90-degree-corner.html Our deck is shaped like a letter L. We want to have steps coming down from the inside corner.We need suggestions on how to build this Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:01:07 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/roof-top-deck-rail-posts-leaking.html I have a deck built on top of a flat roof. The roof leaks heavily around the 4x4 posts securing the deck to the roof. I have tried tar and roof tape Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:01 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/diy-er-options-for-attaching-rails-to-posts.html I want to attach my deck rails (cedar 2x4) to the post vertically on both top and bottom rails. I want to attach them centered on the sides of the post. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:41:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-stairs-improperly-installed.html We are finishing up a deck reno and are concerned about the stairs from the deck to the landing. See photo. Of concern is the way the stairs sit on the Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:10:04 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/attach-stairs-to-the-ground.html I am building wrap around box stairs on my deck which will be 8 feet on each side and meeting at the corner. Is it necessary to attach the stairs to Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:47:48 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/successfully-unplanned-diy-project.html UN-Planned? So, how does that work? Like this: After years of doing 99% of all remodeling, etc, between my lovely wife and I, we found ourselves with Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:46:33 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/pressure-treated-lumber-dimensional-variations-in-joists.html I am building a freestanding deck - consisting of two rows of 2x12 beams with 2 x 8 joists on 12 centers - deck surface will be 2 x 6 on 45 degree angle. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:41:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/an-outdoor-living-space.html Our home is 5 years old and everything was fine except the old, unsightly, small deck. So, with some careful planning, our vision came to existence (for Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:39:09 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-with-false-top-rail.html I am building a deck for a hot tub and surrounding it with appropriate railing. It is 6' off the ground level so railing will need to be 42 high (PEI ,Canada). Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:38:44 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/my-lil-diy.html Purchased a 1936 farmhouse in 1997. Been doing improvements every year. Finally it was time to take it outside. I wanted a 4 season porch and decided to Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:56:27 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/span-and-beam-question.html I am replacing my deckk, mostly because it was built wrong and I feel it is unsafe. I have a walkway about 4 feet wide connecting two decks. There is Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:43:46 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/traditional-post-to-joist-versus-surface-mounted-post.html I have been reading through the text on the different tests for the 6x6 and 4x4 Titan anchors. How do the test results compare to the less modern,traditional Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:29:14 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/covered-deckporch-upgrade.html We bought a house about 9 months ago with a covered deck that had been closed into a sun porch. Basic plywood on top of the decking board then carpet Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:28:26 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/a-room-with-a-view.html We designed a 20 x 20 cedar deck complete with a 10 x 10 pergola and a custom eco-friendly railing. The design maximized the use of 5 ft cedar fence boards Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:07:21 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/index.html Backyard deck designs and ideas. Learn about deck building, how to design and build decks to make your backyard look great. Learn to create deck plans yourself or see our plans. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:38:55 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/how-to-build-deck-stair-railings.html How do you start the railings for stairs? We are using the metal balusters with the angular connectors. Not able to get the angle correct. What is the Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:48:16 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/diy-why-make-these-so-called-contracters-rich.html I just built a 12 x 16 6 foot off ground deck and overbuilt for more support and to last longer with pressure treated lowea wood. I have invested about Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:46:27 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/free-standing-post-for-gate.html I've been looking for a post anchor for a while now, that can be anchored to a concrete wall, as I need to put up a gate in my carport. The Titan Post Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:55:36 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/blocking-between-joists-for-post-anchor-installation.html What is the best way to block the deck in-between the joists for the posts. What is the best way for building the blocks? Would 2 boards laid flat (horizontally) Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:12:34 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/method-of-attaching-balusters-on-fir-railing.html What is the proper method of attaching 2x42 fir balusters to a fir railing system? Should nails or screws be used Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:10:48 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/where-to-place-the-support-beam-on-ledger-attached-deck.html I'm planning on building a deck, its going to be connected to the side of the house using a lag legder with hangers on it and joists from the hangers. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:37:33 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/footing-depth-and-height-question.html How deep do your concrete footings half to be in relation to how tall your sonotube is Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:35:34 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/building-2nd-story-deck-and-pouring-concrete-patio-below.html I am going to be building a 2nd story deck but will be putting the posts right where I am going to be pouring a cement patio. What is the best way to Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:39:56 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/cheap-outdoor-furniture.html A cheap outdoor furniture solution, but high quality and incredibly versatile? If cheap but very well made is what you want, learn more about this outdoor furniture option that's perfect for decks, pools, patios, dorms, boating, picnics, RVs... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:56:01 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/walk-out-basement-deck-design-to-maximize-light.html I am looking for design ideas for deck for a walk-out from the basement. I want to maximize the light coming to the basement and have as little of the Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:01:33 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/disguising-a-vent-pipe-on-a-outer-brick-wall-on-a-deck.html We have a gas fireplace which vents outside on the brick wall on our deck (it protrudes out from the wall about 10 inches). It's a eyesore, to say the Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:57:10 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/vp-building-a-free-standing-deck-in-toronto.html I'm stuck - can someone provide some feedback.... I am planning on building a free standing deck (34' across x 16' deep), with an added gazebo (10' x Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:55:56 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/post-wrap-sleeves.html I am building an elevated deck and would like to know the preferred method and brand of post wrap sleeves the pros are using Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:25:12 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-insider-summer-11.html Richards editorial for the Deck Insider Spring 11 issue. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:08:09 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/decking-material.html Decking material choices are overwhelming. Get ideas on what materials might make your deck the nicest in the neighborhood. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:52:11 GMT http://www.ideas-for-deck-designs.com/deck-construction-techniques.html Find out deck construction techniques and tips to build a deck. Tricks of the trade to make your deck better. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:33:39 GMT