Deck Tips and Project Spotlights
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Why We Dig Our Deck Footings Bigger Than Code Requires
Yep, that’s a hole. It’s also one of the most important parts of the whole deck. Every deck we build starts with its foundation, and on most decks that means piers: concrete footings set into holes like this one. Each pier carries its share of the deck’s weight, plus the furniture and everyone standing on…
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The Rotten Beam Hiding Under This Old Deck
Don’t let this happen to you. This customer called us to replace their old deck. From the yard it looked tired but solid. Then we tore off the old boards and found the real problem: the main support beam, the piece that carries the weight of the whole deck, was cracked, rotten and sagging. Set…
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Building Smarter, Not Bigger: A Deck Designed Around You
At Patriot Deck Co., every project starts with a conversation, not a blueprint. Recently, we had the pleasure of working with a homeowner who initially envisioned a 400-square-foot deck. But instead of simply building what was requested, we took the time to understand how the space would actually be used. What followed wasn’t just a…
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Strong Partnerships Build Strong Decks
At Patriot Deck Co., great decks start long before the first board is installed. They begin with strong relationships. Over the years…
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