Archives: Decks & Porches

Composite / PVC Decking – Layout Tips & Advice

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches

Composite / PVC Decking Layout Tips and Advice Composite and PVC decking have really changed the deck market in many positive ways. The wide range of products, colors, styles and options can be overwhelming but also very rewarding with endless design opportunities. With new products there is always a long list of lessons learned and…

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Custom Curved Deck with Cable Railings and Stone Grill

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches

Custom Deck Project Building a regular deck is something we do a lot of but it’s not very often that a customer requests a unique deck design. One of my long term customers sent me a set of plans and asked me if we could build this unique deck and I jumped at the opportunity.…

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Build a Shed Ramp

By Jeff Williams on Decks & Porches, Landscaping, Shed

Build a Shed Ramp So you’ve been following our shed series or built one of your own design. Now comes time to load things into it. Unless you buried your shed partially in the ground, the floor may be as much as a foot above grade. A ramp is definitely in order. Read on for…

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Spring Decking and Fencing Projects

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches

Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you’re considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it’s time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…

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Farmers Porch On Colonial Style House

By Todd Fratzel on Curb Appeal, Decks & Porches, House Plans

Farmers Porch When I designed our new house my wife only had a couple of must haves. The biggest wish on her list was a full length farmers porch. I was skeptical at first because I wasn’t exactly sure how our large colonial style home would look with such a large porch on it. As…

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Flashing A Deck Ledger Board Properly

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches, Framing

Deck Ledger Board Flashing Detail Lately I’ve been seeing problematic deck ledger flashing details so I’d like to share with you my perspective on how to properly flash and secure your deck to the house. Properly flashing a deck ledger seems to be a lost skill with most weekend warriors…..let’s discuss how to properly secure…

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Finding Good Deck Contractors

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches

Deck Contractors I get tons of questions from readers and friends about how to select a good deck contractor. This is an interesting topic worth discussing so that you find a good deck contractor if you decide to hire someone to build yours. Decks are extremely popular today so it seems everyone that doesn’t have…

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National Enjoy Your Deck Day Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches, Giveaways

National Enjoy Your Deck Day Fiberon Composite Decking is happy to announce that the second annual National Enjoy Your Deck Day is quickly approaching! Join people nationwide as they celebrate outdoor living on Saturday, June 4, 2011. They are kicking off the celebration a month early with weekly giveaways and the chance to win a…

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