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This composite decking made the neighbors’ boards look embarrassing

This project shows how to install composite decking from start to finish, including planning the framing, using picture ...
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Installing decking? Here’s how to calculate the number boards you’ll need

If you want to give your garden a new lease of life this summer, decking is a fantastic way to make the most of your outdoor space. But before you get started, you'll need to know how many decking ...
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Ask the Expert: What are the guidelines for installing a deck off my house?

What are the guidelines for installing a deck off my house? More so than the "what" are the guidelines of installing a deck, is understanding that in New York City, the Department of Buildings (DOB) ...
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Do I Lay Decking Bark-Side Up or Down?

Wood is stable when its moisture content is held above 30%(fiber saturation point). As wood dries below 30% it shrinks. Wood shrinks and swells twice as much in the direction parallel to the growth ...