In almost all cases, the wood rot was caused by one of two problems: poor deck railing design or poor workmanship. Combine them on the same job, and you will have a mess in short order.

I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a few ...

The price will also vary depending on how high you need to raise the deck off the ground. Railings. Natural wood railings cost between $30 and $50 per linear foot including labor.

Peeling paint on deck railings is usually a sign that water is entering the wood. When I rebuilt the railing for my neighbor, we painted the cut edges twice before we assembled the wood.

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

CAMBY, Ind. – Building a deck from start to finish will generally cost thousands of dollars, depending on the materials, size, style of deck and who builds it. If you already have a deck but … ...