Deck Building
How to Bend Composite Decking
Most residential decks are square or rectangular, as that is the easiest type of deck to build. But adding curves to your deck can help to make it truly unique. And although bending composite [...]
Deck Railing Requirements
Depending on where you live and the height of your deck, certain standards must be met when constructing a deck railing. It must be safe and meet the appropriate building code. Here’s what you [...]
How to Install Composite Decking
Homeowners with decent DIY skills can usually install composite decking themselves if they choose. Since each decking brand may be slightly different, it is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Remember also that [...]
How to Build a Deck – Part #2 (Tools of the Trade)
What Tools Do I Need for Deck Construction? The simple way to create a tool list for almost any DIY project is to start by thinking through the project from the ground up and [...]
How to Build a Deck – Part #1
Considering building your own deck but aren't sure where to start? Throughout this series, we will present step by step instructions on how to build a deck. Step #1 in the process, is to [...]
What is the Janka Scale? (Janka Hardness Rating)
For those of us who can't resist the look and feel of real wood, the Janka Scale can be a valuable tool. While composite and vinyl decking are leading in the decking industry because [...]
Hahn Plastics – The deck substructure that keeps going
For many people, building a deck is something that they only want to do once. In order to fulfill this wish, premium, long-lasting products must be used in its installation, starting with the substructure of [...]
Maintaining Health and Safety in the Workplace
Whether you are an employer or an employee, health and safety should be of great importance in your workplace. Thousands are injured every year in the province of Ontario alone. In fact, last year [...]
New Deck Prep (Deck Construction)
You’ve made the commitment, completed the design and put down your deposit. Your new deck is on the way. Much of the project is now out of your hands. There are, however, some things [...]
A Great Foundation (Deck Foundation)
While in the planning process for a new deck, you will likely have some ideas about what that deck will look like, But what will make your deck a quality one might not be [...]
