http://blog.builddirect.com/decking Discussions about and resources for wood decking, composite decking, vinyl decking, and more Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:51:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hey Everyone - Rob Jones here. Just to let you know, we've moved the posts of this blog to blog.builddirect.com. And this is also where future posts will be published. Really, it's like we've moved next door - not too far away. So, if you're a subscriber to this blog, ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=70 Here is a great and timely article on the fire rating of Ipe.  http://www.deckmagazine.com/article/164.html#IPE  While not defininitive, it certainly suggests a great resistance as compared to other organic and most composites on the market.       http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=51 Here is a page from a customer of ours who used Quadra Vinyl Decking.  It shows a great installation and final product, and also some of the things to be aware of when installing a product like this: http://decksummer08.shutterfly.com/ If tou have feedback or projects of your own, let me know. It's good ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=49 Key Characteristics for decking projects vary from person to person and from project to project.  One of  the criterias we have been hearing more about is flame spread ratings and fire class. This link provides a great overview of the topic and how it applies to commonly used decking projects: http://dps.state.la.us/sfm/doc_flamespread.html  Of note, ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=48 Earlier this week I wrote about a couple of shots I saw that outlined the framing and preparation for a cedar deck.  The shots continued to show the cedar being delivered and then installed. There is a great video of the wood being hoisted 40' to the roof top for the ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=46 I saw a great little photo spread on a cedar deck which lays out the various steps on his cedar deck as it is being built:       http://www.flickr.com/photos/danebrian/2500012839/in/set-72157605113591323/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/danebrian/2500016459/in/set-72157605113591323/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/danebrian/2500850462/in/set-72157605113591323/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/12955651@N07/2486973876 http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=45 When looking at the composite decks that are available, the choice of product out there is pretty large.  Considerations include colour availability, materials, warranty, dimension, coverage, span and, of course, looks. One question I hear often is regarding hollow (engineered) deck boards vs solid deck boards: what's going on? The simple answer is: not a ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=44 By adding a flush mount attachment it is possible to prevent overdriving nails and banging up the surface of your boards. Many people find themselves pre-drilling their nail holes with particular brands and this can obviously slow down a project. Considering the benefits and the low maintenance costs (most brands ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=69 The focus of decks tends to be deck boards, the railings that are needed on virtually every deck are often relegated to an afterthought.  The reality is that railings are the most customizable and visible part of your deck.  Railings also play a huge role in the safety of your deck. So what ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=34 Hi All, So straight walls and 90 degree corners are a piece of cake......right? Once you've master the skills of being able to install this stone and have it come out straight you can move on to something a ... http://blog.builddirect.com/decking/?p=68