Joists

Deck joists with Shadoe Track hidden fasteners.
How to Build a Deck

Hidden Fasteners: Shadoe Track Hidden Fasteners

The Shadoe Track hidden deck fastening system provides a water resistant deck board installation that protects deck boards and joists from water damage, extending the life of your deck.
Deck sub-structure framed around a tree.
How to Build a Deck

Custom Deck Framing

Framing decks for decking installed at a 45 degree angle, around trees, and framing decks not attached to the house.
Framed deck substructure showing a 'cut corner.'
How to Build a Deck

How to Frame Cut Corners

Cut corners replace the square corners of a deck with 45 degree corners. Cut corners soften the look of the deck, offering a more attractive deck design.
Deck boards installed on the blocked substructure of a deck.
How to Build a Deck

How to Block Your Deck Joists

How to install deck blocking to stabilize the deck joists and add stability to the deck substructure.
Deck under construction with deck joists sitting on top of the deck beams.
How to Build a Deck

How to Install Deck Joists

How to install joists on top of the deck beam to support decking. Step by step instructions.