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This is the brutal part of deck building nobody wants to screw up

This video walks through deck framing from start to finish, covering the ledger board, flashing and waterproofing, post and ...
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The deck debate: Screws or nails? Builders still can't agree

Nails actually outperform screws in shear strength, which matters more than most homeowners realize when a deck flexes under load. A standard deck screw holds measurably more withdrawal force than a ...