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Repairing a Deck
Repair and maintenance needs for a well-built deck less than 10-15 years old are few. They usually involve resetting some fasteners, replacing a few pieces of decking, cleaning the deck to remove dirt and mildew, or reapplying finish.
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Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Installing a Ledger on Siding
Installing a ledger on the house is the first step in laying out an attached deck. The ledger, which is actually a header for the joist, establishes the height of the deck and transfers the weight of the deck to the foundation of the house.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Installing Ledger Boards on Masonry
Like other ledger installations, a ledger mounted on concrete block or a concrete wall requires flashing. You can install the flashing in a kerf cut into the wall or insert it between the ledger and the wall and bend it to cover the top of the ledger. Masonry bolts or lag shields...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Make a Modern Trellis
For a high-end, architectural look, opt for a horizontally oriented trellis. It's fresher than traditional styles, and making one from scratch is easier than you might think.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
Installing a Synthetic Railing System
Almost every manufacturer of synthetic decking materials makes a corresponding synthetic railing system-some in more than one style. The components consist of the pieces normally associated with railings-all the parts needed to complete your deck in a consistent style. Some come...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 4 hours
Cleaning a Deck
Regular cleaning of your deck will keep its appearance in tip-top shape and will help minimize deterioration.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Installing Solid-Board Fencing
A solid-board fence is made of posts and rails like any other fence. A few changes, however, make it both more durable and more attractive. Most important is the cap rail that runs across the top. The cap rail protects the tops of the posts, which absorb water more readily and...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Installing Ledger Boards on Stucco
Installing a ledger on stucco does not require removal of the stucco surface, but it does call for installation of flashing. The upper flange on the flashing is bent to fit into a shallow cut made in the stucco surface. You'll make the cut and slip in the flashing after you've...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Aligning the Bolt and Strike Plate
When a door fails to latch properly, it usually means the door is out of alignment. Often, the latch bolt is not dropping smoothly into the centre of the strike plate. If the latch bolt is too low or too high, the problem usually can be corrected by shimming a hinge to realign...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Build an Umbrella Table
Here's the perfect project for anyone who enjoys a cool drink under a shade umbrella on a hot summer day. The 26" x 26" table will accommodate an umbrella and stand, have enough surface space for drinks and snacks, and looks great in rich, weather-resistant cedar....
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
Making Stringers
There are tow types of stringers:Open stringers, also called cut stringers, have notches for steps cut into them. The treads are attached to the notches. Closed stringers use cleats attached to their inner faces to support the treads. Open stringers take a little more time than...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Repairing a Deck
Repair and maintenance needs for a well-built deck less than 10-15 years old are few. They usually involve resetting some fasteners, replacing a few pieces of decking, cleaning the deck to remove dirt and mildew, or reapplying finish. An older deck, especially one included in...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
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