With a lifespan that can surpass 30 years, composite has become a popular deck material for its aesthetic quality that can ...

Mohegan Lake A: Deck railings are constructed in various ways, says Donald LeBlanc, owner of Just Decks in Pleasantville, and it’s hard to diagnose your deck’s problem without seeing ... deck built or ...

Composite decking is a terrific choice ... It has a similar look to cable railing without many of the downsides. It uses rigid panels that are cut to fit between your posts and is held in place ...

but it’s safer to use a block of wood between the wood and hammer to prevent possible damage to the edge of the composite boards. On top of redoing deck boards, Mike took down the old railing ...

though costs go as high as $15 to $30 for Trex materials when you factor in railing, stairs, fasteners, hardware and the substructure. This makes Trex (and other composite decking) more expensive ...