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If you are considering a new deck, you may be asking yourself, “Is a permit required when building a deck?” The short answer is, “Yes.” Building a deck in Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. legally requires a building permit. There are also other compelling reasons, beyond building department legalities, for getting a permit before construction begins. Going through the …

When it comes to adding a deck to your home, you have multiple options to use for your “decking” material, or the top visible layer of a deck. Composite and wooden decks remain the two most popular options, but which is “better”? Which should you have installed for your new deck? Composite vs Wood Decking Early generation composites for decking …

Inspecting your own deck might seem like a daunting task designated only for professionals. Rest assured we will show you how to easily inspect your own deck for structural damage, cracks, and general weakness. As decks age, they can frequently become structurally unsound and not safe. Decks with rotting framing members, spongy deck planking, and inadequate lateral bracing can result in …