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Planning · October 2026
When to Start Planning a Deck If You Want It by Summer
Design, permit and build each take weeks on the Eastside. When to start so a new deck or covered patio is ready for summer, and what moves the date.
Building details · October 2026
Ledger Flashing: The Hidden Detail That Decides How Long a Deck Lasts
Most deck failures start where the deck meets the house. What the ledger does, how flashing keeps water out, and how to check an older deck yourself.
Hiring a builder · October 2026
Ten Questions to Ask a Deck Builder Before You Sign
How to compare deck quotes on the Eastside: registration and insurance, who handles the permit, what the price includes, and what happens if there is rot.
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