Notes from the job site and the design table: when to plan, what we find under old decks, how to compare quotes. For the big decisions (materials, permits, layouts) start with the guides.
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.
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