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…Compromised structural elements in a deck or porch can lead to serious injury, so it is vital…
…wood vulnerable to rot. In particular, porch or deck undersides often rest close to…
…flashlight and inspect the underside of the porch or deck for areas of rot. Rot tends to…

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…flowing down to a sloping yard, or leading to a landscaped ground-level or walk-out-basement patio. Some even have a cozy porch or four-season outdoor room tucked underneath. Pros and Cons A multi-level deck can be a good option for a house…

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…an apartment balcony, or as elaborate as enclosing an entire porch with trellised vines, potted trees and shrubs, hanging baskets…
…growing in containers, so pot some up, place them on your sunny porch, and look forward to mouth-watering tomatoes all summer long…

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Wood decks are notorious for their maintenance needs. Pressure-treated lumber the popular and inexpensive wood choice requires regular cleaning, sanding and staining to maintain its appearance. First-generation composite decks sought to fulfill consumer demand for a maintenance-free decking option.

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A wood deck requires regular sealing to prevent splitting and cracking. Back-brushing to distribute the stain or sealer evenly will give a level finish.

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Outdoor decks connect the interior of a home to the natural world. Decks are the first transition from the inside of the home to the landscape, notes Rob Tilson, vice president of information and practice for the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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Maintenance-free decking is a no longer an industry term manufacturers know that all decks require maintenance if they are going to last. So, it's best to understand what your deck is made of and the maintenance schedule you should follow for a long-lasting deck.

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