Common Deck Framing Mistakes That Slow Down Install
October 2026 (Chicago, IL) A framing crew shows up Monday morning to start a 12-unit townhome deck package. At 10 a.m. they encounter their first problem: the ledger hardware doesn’t match the lumber and someone forgot to order blocking on the railing posts. Someone has to make a trip back to the supply yard while […]
Treated Lumber 101: Where and When You Need It
October 2026 (Chicago, IL) Imagine a scenario where a framing crew is racing to finish up a multi-unit deck package ahead of schedule before a cold snap hits. They’re a few sill plates short, so someone grabs some standard kiln dried lumber from the framing pile instead of going back to the treated lumber stack. […]