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Eugene Clayton

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 14.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 14.6
  • Total Questions 536
 I would be happy to answer any question reguarding the construction of decks, composites verses natural materials, structure support systems,railing applications,stair design, how to figure stairs etc.. Pretty much anything that has to do with decks and or porches.

Mark Morsching

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.67
  • Politeness 9.67
  • Response Time(hr) 36.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 166.4
  • Total Questions 12
 Deck framing and attachment

Drew Isaacman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.78
  • Response Time(hr) 66.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 182.1
  • Total Questions 43
 Refinishing questions of almost any type. Restoration and maintenance questions as well. Cannot answer questions related to construction, replacement of boards, etc.

Michael Romano

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 I can answer any questions relating to decks, porches, exterior stairs & railings, walkways, access ramps, pergolas, deck roofs, screen rooms, etc... These may include design ideas, footing to framing design & construction methods, various species of woods vs. composites & pvc/vinyl materials for decking, skirting, or railing applications. I also have expertise in various rain-free systems for under-deck storage & living spaces.

Daniel Humphrey

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 11.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.7
  • Total Questions 37
 I can answer all questions concerning design and construction of outdoor wooden decks and stairways, particularly those suitable for timberframe homes, and especially for colder climates where snow is a factor.

Gary J Daley

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 26.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 968.8
  • Total Questions 16
 I can answer questions regarding decks, railings, screen enclosures and other backyard home improvement projects. As a recognized expert in new-age materials, I have a hands-on knowledge of cutting-edge composite and vinyl products.

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2012-01-19 conflicting design:

Dear Mary,    Once you select the actual rail pattern, you can probably find a style of lattice that doesn't conflict. I've noticed that lattice under a porch tends to be subordinate anyway. A couple of

2012-01-10 VYNAL DECKING LEAKS, SAME PROBLEM AS TERRY:

Hello, Sorry but I need some more information, does this deck have a undercover system? Is it made of some material that is suppose to not drain between the decking? Any type of material I can think of

2012-01-03 raised paver deck:

Hi Lynn.  The term "maintenance free" has legal implications that have bitten manufacturers who claimed their products were. Thus, we don't use that term any more, because you have to wash all things,

2011-12-27 raised paver deck:

Hi Lynn.  A paver patio at the elevation you described would be, as you expect, very expensive, because it would have to built up and filled in. It would also be very unstable as the fill would likely

2011-12-16 Floor / Deck:

I'm sorry that was a type error it is suppose to read 12' joists spanning on 12" ignore the 3.  If you just support the beams on the sides then it isn't necessary for any support in the center. 12' 2x8

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