Outdoor Living

In a typical year, about a million homeowners throughout America will build a new deck or upgrade an existing one. Beauty, added value, and comfort are just a few reasons why decks are so popular. Decks extend the living space of the home, adding a special “outdoor room” for entertainment and relaxation. Design choices range from simple, compact structures to elaborate multilevel decks with benches, planters, and railings.

Visit SouthernPineDecks.com for information about building code-compliant decks and porches and to see why pressure-treated Southern Pine is perfect for your outdoor projects. Refer to the SFPA publication Southern Pine Decks and Porches (available for download in Publications) for tips on product selection, building, finishing and maintaining a deck or porch.

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Building professionals and do-it-yourselfers can also find some fun project plans to build outdoor living and garden structures here. For additional information on the proper handling and storage of pressure-treated Southern Pine materials, click here.