Planning Your Deck Building Project In Your Favor
Our team answers homeowner questions every weekend on WCCO 830 AM from 9:00 am-10:00 am. Have your most pressing home improvement questions answered by calling 651-461-9226. Here’s must-know information from our in-house deck specialist, Luke Panek, shared on 11.7.20.
PVC Decking Is An Ideal Choice For WI & MN Homeowners
Fall and winter are the optimum times to begin planning your spring deck building project. For homeowners considering maintenance-free decking material options, AZEK® is a popular choice. Also known as PVC decking, it’s classified as a capped polymer, which means it does not contain organic sawdust or wood. This limits the amount of expansion and contraction the deck installation experiences, particularly in Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities where extreme temperature fluctuations are commonplace. While decks can be installed during the winter months, it’s important that the installing contractor understand that the deck boards, skirting, and trim pieces will stretch out as temperatures warm up.
Pressure Treated Wood Decking Can Last Longer Than Traditional Lumber
When it comes to wood decks, the type of wood you select has an impact on the deck’s longevity and aesthetics. This makes kiln-dried treated pine decks, also referred to as pressure treated decking, a popular option. The drying process removes moisture from the wood, making it less likely to shrink after installation. This equates to a more stable decking material that has a slower decaying process.
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Addressing Permits & Other Components Of A Deck
It’s worth noting that permits are an important part of the process of building a deck. Beware of any deck builders that require you to pull your own or suggests that a permit is not needed when you’re converting a deck to a three-season porch. Be sure to verify that the current footings have the ability to handle the additional weight that a new porch will bring. If the answer is no, sometimes additional footings can be added, while other times, the old footings must be removed completely, and new ones should be added. Learn more about the many parts of a deck.
