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All About Deck Railings

A deck railing is a barrier system formed of posts, balusters and rails. It’s installed on the edges of a deck for the purpose of safety. But, a deck railing can be so much more! It can add beauty and ambience to your deck. It’s visual and physical impact can accentuate your home. With many materials and systems to choose …

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Add a Fire Feature to your Deck

There is nothing quite like sitting around a fire with good food and great company. Fire adds a welcoming atmosphere to your deck, provides a focal point, lets you enjoy your space on chilly evenings, and can even serve as a cooking spot. But what kind of fire feature will you install? There are lots of great choices! Fire pits …

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How to Keep your Deck Bug Free

You’re sitting on your deck on a perfect summer evening. The sun is setting. Your family is gathered round. Heat waves gently waft off the barbeque and a cold pitcher of lemonade waits on the patio table. But, you’re not enjoying yourself. Why? Bugs! Lots and lots of pesky bugs! Flies, mosquitoes, bees and wasps seem to love your deck …

Creative ways to use the Space Beneath your Deck - Econo Decks - Decks and Fence

Creative ways to use the Space Beneath your Deck

While homeowners spend time planning, finishing and decorating the top of their deck, the space beneath the deck is often overlooked or simply screened from view. By ignoring this area you may be missing a golden opportunity for extra storage or a place for entertaining. With a few modifications and some imagination, you can turn the area under your deck …

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Use Your Deck in Autumn and Winter

In spring and summer your deck functions as a gathering place for family and friends, a personal getaway spot, a place for hosting barbeques and birthday parties. Most people retreat inside as it gets colder. If you are not using your deck in the fall and winter, you’re missing out! Reduce winter cabin fever by turning your deck into an …

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What’s the Best Finish for a Wooden Deck?

Over time, UV rays and moisture cause an untreated wooden deck to crack, chip, warp, split and discolor. By simply applying a good maintenance product your deck can be protected from this deterioration and look great for years. The ideal deck finish repels water, protects from UV rays and preserves the wood with a mildewcide (a substance that inhibits the …

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How to Clean and Maintain a Wooden Deck

A deck can add beauty and value to your home, but only if it’s in good shape. Fortunately, you can extend the life of your wooden deck to 20 years or more by caring for it properly. Wood is a porous material. It expands and contracts as temperatures vary allowing dirt and grime to work their way into its structure. …

Deck Building for Calgary’s Climate - Econo Decks - Decks and Fence Services Calgary

Deck Building for Calgary’s Climate

Residents of Calgary experience a harsh climate. Temperatures rise to +25 degrees Celsius in the summer and plunge to -15 in the winter. Summer is reasonably comfortable but winter is long, freezing and dry. An occasional chinook provides relief but results in a destructive freeze–thaw cycle.  The first snowfall of autumn usually arrives in October and the season’s last snowfall …

Planking Design Trends - Econo Decks - Decks and Fence Services Calgary

Planking Design Trends

Decks have become an extension of the home, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor spaces. These platforms serve as a place of entertainment, a space to escape for relaxation, a spot to enjoy nature, a quiet site to think or read. It’s not surprising that homeowners want their outdoor space to be functional, beautiful and unique. An increasingly popular …

Do I need a no-slip deck? - Econo Decks - Decks and Fence Services Calgary

Do I need a no-slip deck?

A slippery deck is a danger for everyone! Summer or winter, it’s important to ensure that your deck provides all users with adequate traction. What causes a deck to be slippery? Most people think that moisture makes their deck slippery but precipitation is not the complete picture. Debris (leaves, twigs, dirt) holds moisture against your deck creating an environment perfect …