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Adding Additional Pad Around Cement Patio
I want to add an additional pad around my cement patio do you recommend tying them together? Would you use steel mesh on the new pad?

Adding Sunroom to Existing Deck
Can I build a sunroom on my existing deck?

Anchors Needed for Small Deck
I am building a small deck 4ft x 20ft about 18" above the ground. I'm putting aluminium screen room on it Question is how many anchors will I need? Where should they be placed?

Appropriate Prep Work for Decks
I wish to build a ground level deck on part of my front yard. What is the prep work that should be done to the grass area that will be underneath it?

Attaching a Ledger Board
I am replacing an old deck. It was built with some joists extending out of the house. There is also the old stone stucco on the home. I intend to cut off the old extended joists and cut away the stucco the width of the new ledger. Is it ok to Not cut the stucco and...

Attaching Deck to Frame of the House
How do I attach the deck to the frame of the house?

Attaching Deck to House
I am building a deck. How deep do the footings need to go or can I set it on piers on the ground? I have a brink house. Do I have to attach it? or can it be free floating? This deck will only be one step off the ground....

Attaching Ledger to Brick House
I have a brick, single family home on a 37 x 125 lot. Is there any other approved way to attach a ledger to the house other than a beam pocket design? And am I really restricted to 150 square feet on the deck?

Base Material For a Patio
I am about ready to pour a small patio pad. What do I use for a base material? I have a good source and a reasonable price on crushed granite material, I wonder if this would be a good base material?

Best Look for Deck
How do I make my deck after power washing look like an polyurethane finish?