Q: We have an 8-by-10-foot terrace on the sixth floor of a condo building. About three years ago, we installed Bison ipe deck squares on roof deck pedestals. Last year we noticed a few spots on the ...

Q. I have two decks at my home, one on top of the other. We love to sit on the lower deck to look out at the lake; however, the treated lumber floor joists above us are covered with a black and green ...

HOW TO CLEAN WOOD DECKS: We looked forward to lazy afternoons on the backyard deck all winter, and the time is finally here. But before you schedule that first deck party, be sure your deck is cleaned ...

Wood decks need help surviving multiple seasons of snow, rain and freezing temperatures. Prepare your deck for summer by giving it a thorough checkup, cleaning, and stain if needed. Start by clearing ...

In the last few weeks I have done a couple of deck restorations for some of my Denver-area carpentry clients. The first deck was a relatively new hardwood deck, which I have cared for in the past. It ...

An exterior deck is a splendid addition that allows you to enjoy the outdoors for up to seven months of the year. But there’s a tremendous amount of misinformation in the building community about how ...

Question: It's time again to clean and seal our wood deck. I've watched a number of TV shows that advocate the use of pressure washers and a mixture of chlorine bleach and water. I'm afraid that a ...

My neighbor is ready to clean his wood deck. He's also about to make a common mistake. "Time for the power wash," he says. "That'll get it good and clean." Contrary to popular opinion, cleaning with a ...