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Deck Staining Over Old Stain
My cedar deck was stained last year and I am looking to stain it a darker color. Could I just stain over the staining I did last year? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Decks
We have an upper deck which is above a lower patio. I have researched water proofing the deck with various types of materials (in order to keep the patio area below protected from precipitation). At this point, it appears the only material available in Canada is a...

Determining Deck Egress
How do I determine how many stairs I need to have for egress for a new garage deck? The garage is free standing but will be attached to the house by the deck. What's the code for determining need for 1 vs. 2 stairs?

Expanding Concrete Patio
We are thinking of expanding our concrete patio (10X10). Will pavers look weird with a concrete slab or should we use wood decking to cover slab and extend it to the side of the home which would end up about 12x20? There is only one step from our patio door to the...

Expanding Outdoor Patio Deck
I would like to expand my out site patio deck. The deck is currently attached on the second level rim joist. I would like to build a new structure in a tri level format. However attaching the second level ledger board could not be attached to a main joist , the deck...

Extending Deck
I would like to extend my deck, and I was wondering how far i can cantilever it without having to add more support underneath. My deck is 8' X 16' with supports right on the outside edge, I would like to add 5 ' to it, making it 13' X 16'...

Finding Pretreated Lumber in White
I need finished lumber at 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 to replace my patio/loggia shade covering. Does it come pretreated and in white colour so that I can avoid painting it it?

Home Investment
If I add a solarium to my home, will I recoup my investment?

Ideas For Back Yard Patio
Do you have any ideas for back yard patio from existing small deck to side of house?

Install Flashing Between Deck & Stucco Wall
How do I install some flashing between my existing deck's ledger board and the stucco wall (board mounted on top of finished stucco, not flush with wall)? Is there anything I can do, SHORT of removing the deck and ledger board, that will suffice?