Hello On my house a previous owner added a roof extension over the deck. Now there are signs of impending doom. Some of the deck supports, made up of 11.5x15.5 Cement blocks are deteriorating and tilting. At first I though that I just need to jackup the deck a bit and rebuild the supports but...

I am wanting to build a two level deck this spring. The first level will sit on top of a 10' x 12' slab of existing concrete that is 6 inches thick. I have about 12 inches between our back door base and the concrete slab to work with, so i am planning on making the first deck level 10.5 inches...

I am building a 13x16 deck attached to the house and based on slope of yard, goes from appr 4.5'-6' over ground. I am using 2x10 wood. my question is on the deck "Sway" that is parallel to the house- Any recommondations to reduce the sway? I was told to use 4x4 posts. Used simpson ties/post...

Hello to all, I just found this forum and I am excited about what looks to be a great resource. I live in Tempe AZ (think hot, Hot, HOT) and sunny. I have a small patio with a salt finish attached to the back of the house. To improve the appearance I am thinking of putting a deck on...