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Decking Projects, Lifestyle

Marine Decking: What Makes It Different (And When You Need It)

If you’re building anywhere near the water—salt, fresh, or brackish—your decking can’t be standard. It has to be marine-grade. Whether you're outfitting a commercial marina, private boat dock, or lakeside boardwalk, marine decking materials are engineered to perform in ways...

seaside decking resistant to salt with stand up paddleboard facing large body of water

Decking Projects, Dock Projects, Lifestyle

Which Deck Boards Are Best for Saltwater Environments?

Saltwater is sneaky. It not only causes wear and tear by crashing against your dock, but it also hangs in the air, settles on your fasteners, and seeps into your boards. If you’re building coastal decking projects near the ocean...

Contractor Services, Dock Projects, Seawall

Decks & Docks Lumber Company Now Fabricates Custom Stirrups

Decks & Docks Lumber Company now bends rebar to spec for custom stirrups. Stirrups are bent pieces of rebar that form a cage around which concrete is poured for structural components like beams and seawalls. What are rebar and stirrups?...

Decking Projects

Why We Trust Trex Decking

Trex, the world’s largest manufacturer of composite decking and railings, was founded in 1996. In the 21 years since its inception, they’ve made a splash in the decking world. At Decks & Docks, we’re proud to carry the outstanding products...

Decking Projects

How to Prepare Your Deck for a Hurricane

We're currently at the height of another hurricane season. It's been estimated that Harvey and Irma have collectively caused up to $200 billion in damage. That means that knowing how to effectively prepare for a hurricane is essential right now....

Decking Projects

Creating an Ideal Deck Space for Your Home

Imagine lounging on your deck as the gulls squawk in the distance or serving up the best burgers this side of the gulf. Or maybe you’d rather host a small cocktail party as the sun sets. When you think of...

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Decking Projects

How to Clean and Maintain Your Composite Deck

Once your beautiful new composite deck is installed, you’ll need to clean and maintain it to keep it looking its best for years to come. This will eradicate mildew, help you spot any problems over time, and protect your deck....

Dock Projects

How to Prepare your Dock for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is blazing a trail through the Caribbean and she is likely to leave plenty of destruction in her wake. The word “catastrophic” is already being thrown around and President Trump has declared a state of emergency for Puerto...

Decking Projects

Backyard Style: Tips for Building a Floating Deck

Decks and backyard patios don’t need to be one-size-fits-all solutions. You’re unique, you’re home is unique—why shouldn’t your deck be unique? Decks & Docks provides a variety of materials and hardware to help homeowners and contractors craft unique decks that...

Decking Projects

Three Things You Need to Do to Maintain Your Wood Deck

Your deck isn’t just your own private oasis or haven, it’s also an investment in the value of your home. To keep it look its best and to extend its life, it’s necessary to spend some time cleaning, sealing, and...

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