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ledger board

Where the deck attaches to the house. Improperly flashed ledgers are the single most common cause of deck collapse.

flashing

Keeps water out of the joint between deck and house. Invisible when finished and critical.

footings

Below-frost concrete supports. Depth is code-driven and inspected.

joist spacing

Distance between supports. Composite decking often needs tighter spacing than wood.

composite vs PVC

Composite has wood fibre; PVC has none and resists moisture better. Both cost more than wood upfront.

hidden fasteners

Clips instead of visible screws. Cleaner finish, more labour.

guard height

Code-required railing height above a given drop. Not negotiable.

span tables

How far framing can safely run. What the inspector checks.

The calls it handles

42%
New deck or patio quote
Design-led, seasonal, long decision cycle.
22%
Deck repair or safety concern
Rot or wobble. Sometimes genuinely dangerous.
16%
Screened porch or cover
Higher ticket, often permit-required.
10%
Staining and maintenance
Lower ticket, good filler work.
6%
Existing project question
Schedule and materials.
4%
Sales and supplier calls
Not a customer.

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