Decking Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your decking.

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Building Under-Deck Storage: A Comprehensive Guide

Need more storage? Here’s how to use the area under your deck to create additional storage space for all kinds of items.
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Add a Drainage System Under Raised Decks

Learn how to keep the area under a raised deck dry for storage or added living space.
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How to Revive a Beat-Up Deck

Coat cracked and dried-out boards with sand-impregnated paint to bring them back to life
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How To Square Joists for a Deck: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, you'll learn to properly square joists for your deck, from basic techniques and essential tools to troubleshooting.
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How to Spruce Up a Worn-out Deck

Give those tired old boards a refreshing makeover in six easy steps
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Joining Tongue-and-Groove Plywood

Tongue-and-groove plywood is often preferred for subfloors and roofing. Learn how to install it properly with this guide.
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Go From an Old Deck to New in 4 Steps

There's no secret to deck maintenance—repair, clean, and protect it—but learning the tricks the pros use can make the results last longer.