Decking 101
Cedar Decking: An Architectural Choice
What you will learn: The natural benefits of cedar for decking;
popularity of cedar as a building material; colors of cedar wood.
Composite Decking: A Smooth Move in Decking
What you will learn: what composite decking is; how composite decking can
gain you more leisure time; the low maintenance nature of composite decking;
easy to work with qualities of composite decking; structural properties of composite decking.
The Big Finish: Stains and Finishes for Cedar Decking
What you will learn: The enemies of your cedar deck; what to do before you apply a
stain to your cedar deck; things to consider as you apply your choice of cedar decking stain.
Friends for Life: Maintaining Your Cedar or Composite Decking
What you will learn: Options for cleaning cedar and composite decks; when to use a
pressure washer and when not to use one; the importance of good drainage when cleaning your
cedar deck or composite deck; things to consider when deciding on cleaning agents.
The Site is Right: Where to build your cedar or composite deck
What you will learn: Review of the natural enemies of cedar and composite decks;
advantages and disadvantages of north facing decks; deck’s location in terms of convenience;
deck’s location in terms of privacy; issues surrounding decks on uneven ground
Deck Plans: Think Ahead!
What you will learn: decking colors and deck materials as complementary to your property; structural considerations for deck plans; importance of local building codes to your deck plans.
Decking Dreams: Choosing deck designs
What you will learn: decks as a year round feature; multi-level decks and uneven terrain; unity of design when choosing a deck to complement the rest of your property.
Decking Plans: Design and Function
What you will learn: the advantages of choosing a deck design which will complement the rest of your property in terms of function; popular uses for decks in homes and cottages; traffic considerations for decking.
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