HOW TO PLAN FOR BUILDING A DECK
Get help determining the perfect decking package for your home with a series of questions and insights from our decking team.
HOW TO FRAME A DECK
Learn what goes into building a strong deck foundation—from ledger boards and flashing to deck joists and footings.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN RESURFACING A DECK
Get the best results when refreshing your deck with our tips for pulling off a successful—and safe—deck resurfacing project.
SHOULD YOU DIY YOUR DECK?
Determine whether your decking project is simple enough to DIY or requires the expertise of a contractor in this interview with a decking pro.
DECK-BUILDING 101: DESIGN, PERMITS, AND PRODUCTS
Get advice from decking pros on the most important aspects of the deck-building process—designing, permitting, and selecting products.
HOW TO CHOOSE A DECKING SURFACE
BUILD
Bring blueprints, photos, or sketches of your deck project into your local Dunn Lumber, and we'll help you get started.
MAINTAIN
Our team has generations of experience to help you prolong the life of your deck, add lighting or railing, or refinish the surface.
REPAIR
Need to replace a board or fix a larger issue? Our team can help get your deck ready for relaxing and entertaining.
Bring in this worksheet to any Dunn Lumber location and we will help you determine an overall budget and create a materials list—free of charge.
To get started, download our worksheet.
Dunn Lumber is here to discuss the variety of decking options available to you. Our team is happy to talk about product durability, maintenance, and the product’s impact on the environment. We build strong relationships with our vendors, and are proud to carry the highest quality materials from:
Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, DassoXTR Bamboo Decking, Kebony, Deckorators, GacoDeck, Exterior Wood Premium Grade All-Purpose Construction Lumber, Woodway, Fortress, Western ClearView, Penofin, Sikkens
SURFACES
PVC, Western Red Cedar, Sustainably Harvested Hardwood, Heat-treated Softwood, Capped Composite, Premium-grade Treated Framing Lumber, Plywood Waterproof Coatings
RAILING
Composite, Aluminum, Cable, Iron, Wood, Decorative Balusters
LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES
Lighting Systems, Post Caps, Privacy Screening, Exposed & Hidden Fasteners, Stains & Finishes, Cleaners & Brighteners
