Understanding Deck Footings

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Mar 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM

In any decking system that you’ll construct, one of the most important parts of the system is the footings. They serve as the foundation for the deck—and they will play a large role in how much weight the deck can support, and how long that deck will last before needing major repairs.

We’re going to dive deep into this topic so that you can learn more about different types of deck footings. Plus, we’re going to look at the SCRAIL® InvisiDeck® System manufactured by BECK, which is an innovative fastener system designed exclusively for creating beautifully finished decks. Let’s get started!


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Topics: Deck Fasteners, Deck, invisideck, Tools, scrail, decking, deck repairs, decking system, footings




4 Practical, Beautiful Deck Repairs and Upgrade Concepts

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jul 16, 2022 9:00:00 AM

Decks are a part of many homes that often go unappreciated for their potential. This is a major opportunity for useful renovation work. Best of all, even if you're pressed for time in between major projects, or your client is on a tight budget, many deck renovation projects can be done quickly and at a low cost.

With a few handy tools such as BECK's Splitless.Decking.SCRAIL®, you can deliver a deck renovation project that will leave your clients deeply satisfied, especially during the sunny summer months. Here are several key concepts you can propose.


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Topics: Deck Fasteners, beckdeck, scrail, decking, deck repairs, spitless decking scrail





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