June 15, 2013
Don’t let anybody tell you wood is not a “green” building product. Wood circulates energy savings throughout its life. To start, wood-frame construction is easy to insulate to high standards when compared to alternative framing materials.
June 3, 2013
Of course, homeowners bear the greatest burden for keeping new decks free from mold, but there are some things a builder can do:
Gap the decking properly (minimum 1/8”) for drainage.
Pitch the deck properly away from the house for drainage (minimum 1/8” in 8’).
