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Should I Use Trex Decking at Ground Level?
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 replacing ...

How to Extend a Deck and Fix Rotted Support Posts
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 beam ...

Building a Deck - Steps From Door
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 ramp ...

Hexagon Wrap Around Deck Stairs
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 should ...

Need Details on Deck Load Capacity
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.

But ...

Do it Your Selfer Hot Tub Deck
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. The ...

Tips On Building Deck At Ground Level
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. The ...

Levelling a Post on a Concrete Surface with Gasket Kit
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 ...

Low Profile Deck Question
I just got stationed in Pensacola and would like to build a low profile deck in our new backyard. My plan is for a 12x12 deck.

I have several questions ...

Cantilever Deck Addition
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" centers....

Cable Instead of Balustrades
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 ...

Will Grass Grow Below Deck?
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 ...

Resurfacing a Wood Deck
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 ...

Titan on Concrete Patio Surface
I am installing a wood railing system on an elevated concrete patio.

Assuming that the concrete is cured, does the Titan anchor provide the lateral ...

Staggered Joints For Decking
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 staggered,...

Cleaning Composite Wood Decks
Acid rain has stained our composite wood deck. How do we clean it without harming the composite wood? What product works best?

Rotting Joists on Cantilevered Balcony
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 have ...

Building a Sunroom on a Deck
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 need....

Composite decking and titan post anchor
Can the Titan post anchor be used on a composite deck surface?

Titan Post Anchor Sizes
Can I use wood posts that are smaller than 4x4 with the Titan Post Anchor?

Truss Spans Posts For Patio Roof Cover
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 posts ...

Titan Post Anchor Installation On Concrete
The Titan post anchor be installed over concrete, right? I just want to make sure before I get it.

Flitch Plates and Deck Beams
I am using a flitch plate to eliminate some 6 x 6 supporting columns. The outside beam is triple (2x10s). Where do you situate the flitch plate?

Deck Clearances Over A/C Units, Furnace Exhausts
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 ...

Help, We're Surrounded!
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....

Prefab Concrete Piers
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 inches ...

Titan Anchor Colors and Ipe
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 ...

Titan Post Anchors
I am using Timbertech Floorizon (hollow profile, picture attached) decking and was wondering if the Titan Post Anchor would still work. If I used longer ...

Faux Deck Support Posts
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.

What ...

Removing Grass Under Deck
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.

What Dimension of Beams and Joists Should I Use?
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 ...

Extending Cantilever For Deck Balcony
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 ...

Rotting Cantilevered Deck Joists
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 what ...

Titan Post Anchor Sizes with Trex Post Sleeves
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 ...

Stairs or Ramp for Porch
I have a cottage that I would like improve with a new entrance to the house.

There is an existing seven foot wood porch with three steps to the ground....

Decking Floor Joist Size Question
I am building a deck 10' X 12' made from pressure treated lumber. The joists will be 16" on center spacing. I need to know what is the size of joist ...

Shallow Footings For Deck
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 (lower)...

Deck Attached to House or Free Standing
How long or how high can a deck be before it must be secured to the house?

Attaching Ledger Board to House
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 only ...

Nails or Screws...??
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 estimated ...

Span Distance of Deck Joist Framing
How far out from the house can your deck joist extend before you need a post support under it? I am using 2x10 joists.

Extending Ledger Board and Deck Footing Piers
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 ...

Railings and Benches
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 ...

Preventing Deck Joists From Rot
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 ...

Deck Ideas For Patio Stone Brick
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 budget,...

Deck Design Software & Material List
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 around ...

Connecting Stair Railing Posts with Titan Post Anchor
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 steps?

ACQ Lumber and the Titan Post Anchor
Can I use the Titan post anchor with the ACQ treated lumber?

Trex deck posts and Titan Post Anchor
Will the Titan Post Anchor work with Trex composite deck posts?

Attaching Post Anchor to Finished Deck Surface
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 surface?...

Sunburst Wood Railing Design
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" cedar ...

Using Vinyl Railings and Metal Railing Sections
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 support"...

Architectural Drawings For Titan Post Anchor
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 specifying ...

What Surface Underneath a Waterproof Deck?
We have just had the rear of our house waterproofed and want to build a new deck. The gound cover is now just dirt infill. What type of surface or base ...

Best Decking Material for West Coast
We are thinking about building a new deck and are wondering about what kind of decking material for the deck surface to put down.

What will last the ...

Attaching Deck To House or Not?
Does a backyard deck always have to be attached to the house?

Lifespan of Pressure Treated Lumber Dock
Do you have a thought on the "lifespan" of a DOCK built of pressure-treated lumber if it is NEVER treated? The structure is located in northern New York ...

Installing Deck Support Posts
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 ...

Pool Decking
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 ...

Hot Tub And Elevated Deck
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, under ...

Do I need a double Joist...??
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 HomeDepot ...

How Long Before Applying Deck Stain
How long should I wait to stain and waterproof my
new deck?

Exterior Finishing Ideas For Narrow Lot Home
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 area....

Stone and Landscape Fabric Under Deck
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 wondering ...

Levelling a Hillside Deck
I am building a deck on a hillside. How can I make my deck level?

Windows Over Deck
I have two windows covered with a screen sitting 4-5 inches above my deck. My question is do I need to replace these windows with glass tempered ones ...

Using Wide Decking Planks
My hubby and and I have decided to finally replace our deck. The previous owners never maintained and powerwashing split the wood terribly.

Anyway,...

How to Install Stair Railings at Right Angle
Is there an easy way to install stair railings at the right angle?

Trouble with stairs Not rated yet
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 that ...

How Close to Overhead Power Lines Not rated yet
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 overhead?

Titan Post Anchors - Support Posts Not rated yet
Will the post anchor for a 6"x6'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 ...

Under Porch Cover Options Not rated yet
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 ...

Above Ground Pool Deck Extension Not rated yet
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 pool,...

Kiln Dried Yellow Pine Not rated yet
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 ...

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