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Can Your Deck Safely Support a Hot Tub?

Can Your Deck Safely Support a Hot Tub?

A hot tub can make your deck more enjoyable throughout the year, but it can’t be treated like ordinary patio furniture. Once it’s filled with water and occupied, a hot tub can weigh several thousand pounds. For example, the seven-seat Hot Spring Grandee lists a filled...
Planning a Deck Around Views, Neighbours, and Sun Exposure

Planning a Deck Around Views, Neighbours, and Sun Exposure

A deck can be framed properly, finished neatly, and still feel off if the planning misses the yard. We’ve seen it happen. The table lands in the hottest part of the deck. The best view gets interrupted by the railing. The stairs cut through the seating area. A...
Deck Drainage: Why Water Management Matters in BC Backyards

Deck Drainage: Why Water Management Matters in BC Backyards

If you own a deck in the Lower Mainland, water is part of the job. We get rain, damp mornings, shaded yards, wet leaves, moss, and long stretches where outdoor surfaces don’t fully dry out. A well-built deck can handle that, but only if the water has somewhere proper...
Deck Drainage: Why Water Management Matters in BC Backyards

Deck Drainage: Why Water Management Matters in BC Backyards

If you own a deck in the Lower Mainland, water is part of the job. We get rain, damp mornings, shaded yards, wet leaves, moss, and long stretches where outdoor surfaces don’t fully dry out. A well-built deck can handle that, but only if the water has somewhere proper...
How to Create a Dry Space Under Your Deck in the Lower Mainland

How to Create a Dry Space Under Your Deck in the Lower Mainland

If you’ve got a raised deck, there’s a good chance the space underneath isn’t being used as well as it could be. In the Lower Mainland, that area often turns into a damp spot for dripping rainwater, muddy storage bins, wet patio furniture, or a patch of ground nobody...