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How to build a decking in a corner that’s 75 degrees

I’m assuming I will need to cut the ends of the joists at an angle and also cut planks short in the corners Yes, that's exactly right. Welcome to working on anything that's not brand-spanking new. Y …
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How to secure first and last decking boards with (composite with overlap)

I see two: Epoxy the decking to the wood. … Reasonably permanent with no simple way to remove the board for future repairs Screw through the edge groove roughly following the green line in this image: Pros Reasonably quick and simple Grey decking
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How to build a shed ramp and account for ground heaving

I would suggest hanging the ramp joists off of the rim joist (use joist hangars), then leave the other end just sitting on their blocks on the ground and not attaching them to the ground. While it is …
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How to correctly paint deck?

Depending on the condition of the decking, it might be worthwhile renting a floor sander to give the whole thing a smooth, clean finish. … Note that a floor sander will attack the screws holding the decking down, if it's face screwed. Get a good quality wood primer. Make sure that the wood is dry enough for the primer to stick. …
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How to add deck gate with offset 4x4's?

Just eyeballing it, it looks like you could use a 4x6 (with the 6" dimension running left-to-right in this picture) as a secondary newel post for the top of the stairs as you originally propose. By us …
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