Decks & Porches

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Hidden fasteners and a bolt-down railing make quick work of a beautiful deck

Peel and stick Z-flashing and some padding pushes a ledger flush with the face of the thick panels. A cover sheet of peel and stick completely waterproof the ledger before the deck is framed

Two words: lag bolts?

The IRC is a thick book, but there is relatively little aimed at decks. A few sections have a few sentences dedicated to construction of safe and durable decks.

Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck

Sloppy mortar application means sloppy tile that #Fails

The days of staggering bolts every 16 inches or so are over—especially if you want to step down to the deck.

Your own private Idaho—or Argentina—inside the house​