BDU Decking College™

Decking 101

What you will learn: The natural benefits of cedar for decking; popularity of cedar as a building material; colors of cedar wood.

What you will learn: what composite decking is; how composite decking can gain you more leisure time; the low maintenance nature of composite decking; easy to work with qualities of composite decking; structural properties of composite decking.

What you will learn: The enemies of your cedar deck; what to do before you apply a stain to your cedar deck; things to consider as you apply your choice of cedar decking stain.

What you will learn: Options for cleaning cedar and composite decks; when to use a pressure washer and when not to use one; the importance of good drainage when cleaning your cedar deck or composite deck; things to consider when deciding on cleaning agents.

What you will learn: Review of the natural enemies of cedar and composite decks; advantages and disadvantages of north facing decks; deck’s location in terms of convenience; deck’s location in terms of privacy; issues surrounding decks on uneven ground

What you will learn: decking colors and deck materials as complementary to your property; structural considerations for deck plans; importance of local building codes to your deck plans.

What you will learn: decks as a year round feature; multi-level decks and uneven terrain; unity of design when choosing a deck to complement the rest of your property.

What you will learn: the advantages of choosing a deck design which will complement the rest of your property in terms of function; popular uses for decks in homes and cottages; traffic considerations for decking.