Cedar Decks in Etobicoke — A Toronto Rebuild
This project replaced a poorly planned three-level deck in Etobicoke — narrow upper and lower platforms that left almost no...
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Decks with Curved Rails — A Muskoka Case Study
Curved rails are one of those details a lot of builders attempt and few pull off — something that actually...
Why We Don’t Use Deck Clips Anymore
Hidden fasteners sound great on paper: no visible screw heads, a cleaner-looking deck surface. In practice, we've seen this "better...
What to Use? Composite or Wood?
Composite decking marketing loves showing pristine boards and promising "maintenance free" performance and a "permanent solution" to yearly staining. The...
How to Build Curved Decks — Lessons from a Kawarthas Project
This deck, built by one of our design-builders near North Kawartha (close to Peterborough, Ontario), is one of the better...
Lots of Noise About Composite Decks
Composite decking discourse tends to repeat itself every few years: new product generations launch, and the same failure modes resurface...
An Article on How to Design Decks in Deck Specialist Magazine!
Part 1 as it appears in Deck Specialist, May/June 2026. Click the spread to read the full article in the...
Stolen!- 5 of our Early Photos that Made us Famous–
The 5 Most Stolen Photos That Made Us Famous For three decades, we've been designing and building garden structures that...
Deck Builders in Midhurst, Ontario
Deck Builders in Midhurst | Waterproof Systems & Custom Design Premium Custom Decks Built to Last 30+ Years I build...
Sustainable Decks — Inspected after 15 Years
Try our Deck Estimator Every area has a local species that lasts longer than you might expect to build decks...
Deck Builders in Springwater Ontario
Try our Deck Estimator Who builds the best decks in Springwater? Of course, we do! There are plenty of deck...
Best Wood for Decks: The Complete Lumber Guide
What is the best lumber for outdoors? Best Budget Lumber for Outdoors-- Pressure Treated When it comes to a deck...
Designing Decks in 2020
Try our Deck Estimator How complicated is deck design in 2020? A typical addition plan for the building department is...
I Just Want a Deck Estimate! How to Actually Get One Worth Having
Try our Deck Estimator When a homeowner calls a deck company these days, the experience can feel surprisingly frustrating. You'd...