House construction materials generally aren t treated with insect resistant chemicals so carpenter ants or termites can get into areas where a new deck made with treated wood attaches to the house.
This pld house deck floor videos.
We used quite a few tools.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps diagnose a problem with composite decking coming loose.
If your deck is more than 30 years old it s a reason to be concerned he says.
Get information about how to tackle your latest decking project including materials installation and repairs.
And because the deck is only a one step high no railing was required.
Now just follow tom s tips and build your own backyard oasis.
These this old house videos showcase all of our decking projects how tos and designs.
Use a 5 in 1 tool to remove large splinters and reset raised nailheads with the nailset and hammer.
It s a great way to make your neighbors jealous.
Someone with intermediate diy skill may be able to install these systems per manufacturer s instructions.
The deck shown here features a pressure treated floor frame that s supported by a ledger board and concrete piers and topped with 5 4 inch decking.
How to repair rising deck boards.
General contractor tom silva shares ingenious tip for plugging floorboard gaps.
The flexible membrane system is for those who want a mostly dry area under the deck.
This week we re starting to restore the old house porch by sanding every painted surface.
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Typically decks aren t meant to be around for that long.
Use deck screws to reattach the good end then cut a piece of like decking to fill the gap and screw it to the joists.