It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...

There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

The answer isn't as obvious as most deck builders assume.

From small gatherings to holiday entertaining, a backyard deck is a major part of any outdoor lifestyle. Besides being a long-term investment, the choice between using wood or a synthetic material is ...

Q: I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to connect the deck posts to the concrete piers. What ...

The recent push for larger and taller wood structures may seem like an architectural fad—plenty of hype, but only a few dozen completed projects globally. Concrete and steel still rule the world of ...

Toronto deck builder Decksforlife announces its 2026 lineup featuring new Trex Enhance colors Pebble Beach and Golden ...

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

Q: Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...