Deck posts

Leaning against a deck railing exerts a large force at the bottom of the railing posts. To build a safe railing, follow these guidelines based on the latest building codes and best building practices.

Tips for forming deck piers, mixing concrete, and adding hardware for a grade-level deck.

Building a deck is a great way to extend the outdoor living space of a home or business. Making sure it is solid and structurally sound from the ground up though, is often a matter

The photo on the left shows a post set in a bracket that has been mounted to the top of a footer. The photo on the right shows a post that has concrete poured a…

Click here to see 10 of our favorite deck railing ideas, ranging from simple to elaborate. We've done the hard work so you don't have to.

Our deck was in good shape structurally but was not aesthetically pleasing. You may remember from my earlier blog post that I painted the deck above with solid…

It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire deck redo) will provide an instant improvement.

Most deck beams are supported by posts resting on concrete footings. The deck post elevating the beam to the correct height. Just like fence post, is it a good practice to set the deck post in concrete, stabilizing the deck? Deck posts set in concrete increase rot and make it impossible to replace the post

Create a place to entertain or simply relax. Learn how to create deck designs and how to build a deck. We’ll also give you ideas for furnishing and decorating your outdoor space. This series of videos and step-by-step instructions breaks planning and building a deck into manageable parts.