If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, ...

Take a metal deck roof, which many specifiers like for its strength, light weight, economy, and ease of installation, and combine it with a waterproof membrane, such as PVC, SBS, TPO, or EPDM to ...

Spring is a popular time to build or replace a deck. But a lumber shortage is dramatically altering the decking landscape. If you’re planning on building an outdoor deck this year, brace yourself. A ...

Can anyone give me an idea of the all-in costs to build a roof deck. That is, including architect plans, permt, materials and construction. (We’re thinking or using ipe wood for a deck about 700 sf.) ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...