Does Construction Lingo Leave You Confused?

Communication in the design and building of decks and other exterior projects.

In my years discussing deck construction with clients and other construction professionals it has become clear that a common vocabulary is essential whenever two or more people pursue a joint project.  With that in mind, Dexperts have compiled a list of construction terms that apply to deck and outdoor living space construction.

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May is Deck Safety Month

Your deck is the perfect place to enjoy the warm weather with friends and loved ones.  Without proper inspection your deck could be unsafe and potentially collapse or fail in some other way, causing serious injuries to you and your guests.

Older decks require closer scrutiny. Many of these decks were built before current International Building Code (IBC)  requirements were in place for decks.  If your deck is older, it is even more important to have it inspected by either a certified home inspector or a knowledgeable deck builder.

Below is a list of areas and components that should be periodically inspected including brief descriptions of what to look for.

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DEXPERTS at the Whatcom County Home Show

DEXPERTS is proud to announce that we will once again be hosting a booth at the annual Whatcom County Home & Garden Show.  The event takes place from Friday, March 2nd through Sunday March 4th at the NW Washington fairgrounds in Lynden.  This is always a fun opportunity to see all of the new products and ideas in the building and landscaping industry.

The show this year promises to feature over 300 exhibitors from roofers to remodelers and nurseries to appliance giants, as well as a full schedule of seminars and entertaining speakers.  Cisco Morris, a perennial favorite, will be back on Saturday afternoon inviting anyone to stump him with their toughest gardening questions.  Many presenters this year will be focusing on energy-efficiency and sustainable living techniques.

This will be our fifth year exhibiting at the Garden Show.  We have met many new customers there and always look forward to seeing those from the past.  Whether you are planning a major renovation or just want to take the family out for a few hours we hope you make it by our booth.  We will be raffling off some cedar planter boxes and other prizes throughout the show so stop by and visit anytime.

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Welcome

Welcome to our Blog.

The goal of this blog is to provide useful information pertaining to outdoor construction, outdoor living spaces, and the deck industry.  We will try to keep the topics local, pertinent and frequently updated.   Some of the more common topics will be: our current activities, Special offers and promotions, building products, deck safety, and building codes.

If you have any suggestions for blog topics please send us a note.  

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