And because the deck is only a one step high no railing was required.
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If your deck is more than 30 years old it s a reason to be concerned he says.
This week we re starting to restore the old house porch by sanding every painted surface.
How to repair rising deck boards.
Check the handrails and balusters then replace any damaged sections.
Get information about how to tackle your latest decking project including materials installation and repairs.
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.
General contractor tom silva shares ingenious tip for plugging floorboard gaps.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps diagnose a problem with composite decking coming loose.
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.
Use a 5 in 1 tool to remove large splinters and reset raised nailheads with the nailset and hammer.
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.
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It s a great way to make your neighbors jealous.
Typically decks aren t meant to be around for that long.
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.
The flexible membrane system is for those who want a mostly dry area under the deck.
This system is for a new deck or for a deck that is being renovated because the membrane must be installed before the deck floor is installed.