In 1991, I began wondering why backyard decks weren't typically built better. Looking at them back then with my woodworker's eye, there seemed so much that could be done to improve the lifespan and beauty of decks, yet somehow these details never happened.
That's why I began developing, testing and building my own collection of deck construction details based on how I saw decks fail and what I'd learned as a cabinetmaker about making wood beautiful. People started commenting on my deck construction and wanted to know more. This interest turned into magazine articles, videos, blog posts and finally something called How to Build a Great Deck. It's a hands-on, video-enhanced deck design and construction course I created to teach three main things: how to build a deck so it lasts twice as long as usual; how to apply "furniture-grade" details to your deck; and how to choose deck finishing strategies that won't drive you crazy. | | | |
