Deck / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...decking boards themselves but a brush is more suitable for staining decking railings and spindles.  Apply deck stain with a roller to make cedar decks look like new easily and quickly   © Mike Reynolds, Ecohome Applying deck stain with a brush in the gaps between decking planks helps make cedar decks look like new a...

...deck and bringing back the original color of cedar decking. Deck repairs can often extend the useful life of a deck and delay having to replace deck planks for many years. If you’re new at building or minor renovations and looking for easy DIY tips for decking repairs and renovation, to prevent having to repair your de...

...deck, shed, slab on grade or a basement foundation, when expanding soils forces it upwards, it can go on a little ride if it was not properly engineered or protected from the elements. This leads to cracked foundations, shifting decks, and damage to basements and slab on grade homes.  While the solutions to preventing ...

...deck foundations are best: cement pillars (Sonotubes), screw piles, floating deck blocks What's the best type of deck board - pressure treated or hemlock, cedar or composite decking How to build a deck that lasts: our best tips for durability and for a longer lifespan Deck permits, deck codes and setbacks: The first s...

...deck finish here. Non-toxic deck finishing oil © Livos   Now you know about natural, food-safe, non-toxic finishes for wood surfaces and furniture. Learn more about sustainable construction and how to create healthy indoor spaces, all in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and the following pages:  Top ten tips fo...