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Building and fixing decks in Middle Tennessee: ledgers, footings, boards that last in the humidity, and when a screened porch earns its keep.
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Deck and porch building advice
Written by Michael Blair, owner of Nashville's Deck, from the trade’s own practice.
October 12, 2026
Screened Porch Repair: Screens, Rot and Permits
Most calls about a tired screened porch start with a torn panel. The question worth asking is what the bottom of that panel is fastened to, and whether that wood is still sound.
Read itOctober 8, 2026
Turning an Existing Deck Into a Screened Porch
Adding a roof and screens to a deck you already have looks like the short route to a porch. The frame underneath was built for people standing on it, not for a roof, and that is where the work starts.
Read itSeptember 28, 2026
Fall Leaves, Tannin Stains and Your Deck
Oak and maple leaves carry tannin, and a pile left through one rain can print its outline on a light composite deck. The stain is fixable; the water trapped underneath is the bigger concern.
Read itSeptember 21, 2026
Making the Space Under a Deck Dry and Useful
The area under an elevated deck is usually a muddy strip nobody uses. An under-deck drainage system turns it into a covered patio, provided the details are right.
Read itSeptember 14, 2026
How High a Deck Railing Has to Be
The railing is the part of a deck people lean on and the part inspectors measure. The rules are simple, and they are missed constantly.
Read itSeptember 7, 2026
Do You Need a Permit for a Deck in Nashville
A deck permit is not about how big it is. Height off the ground and whether it touches the house are what decide it.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
The Part of a Deck That Actually Fails
Decks do not fail in the middle. They pull away from the house, and the warning signs are visible if you know where to look.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Composite or Wood Decking in Nashville Humidity
Composite is not maintenance free, and wood is not as much work as people claim. The honest gap is narrower than the marketing.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Deck or Patio for a Nashville Back Yard
On a flat lot a patio usually wins on cost and maintenance. On a sloped one the arithmetic reverses.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Building a Pergola That Gives Real Shade
Most pergolas are built to look right and shade very little. Slat direction and spacing decide whether it works at four in the afternoon.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Cleaning and Sealing a Deck Properly
Deck stain that peels in a year almost always went onto a surface that was not ready for it.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Why Your Patio Goes Unused From June to September
The most common reason a beautiful patio sits empty is that it faces west and has no shade.
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