Comments on: (652) Outdoor Surfaces: Adding a Deck or Patio

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:15:27 +0000

I would like to know if you have any references for building a outdoor fireplace- I want to build it with block,stone faced with artificial stone and fire brick inside the fire box.
Thank You!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:29:27 +0000

As a personal advice: Sunsetter awnings probably are not the best awnings you can find nowadays. In the past I chose Arquati USA awnings and I can say that they are still in good conditions after years and years.

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:24:56 +0000

Hi Fidelis,
Sorry, but we don’t have a building training program. You might can find one in your area through a Jr. College or vocational school.

By: Fidelis

Fidelis — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:52:32 +0000

I wish to no if you have a building training program or canter were one could come for some training on a weekend

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:49:32 +0000

By the way. Never nail deck boards down. As the years go by with rain and sun, the nails will slowly rise up and hurt your feet, or give you a creaky deck when walked on.
Screwing is the best way, with deck screws.
And don’t even consider being cheap by using 2″ by 6″’s , as regular treated dimensional wood does have more of a tendency to create slivers over time , as compared to the 5/4 boards.