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Of all the places a deck can fail, one joint is responsible for the majority of collapses: the connection between the ledger board and the house. Studies by the International Association of Certified…
Every year, Chicago-area homeowners hand over thousands of dollars to contractors who turn out to be uninsured, unlicensed, or otherwise unable to stand behind their work. A fence or deck project…
Yes — nearly every Chicago-area village requires a deck permit. Mount Prospect charges a flat $200 (with $100 refundable). Fees, code specifics, inspections, and who handles the paperwork.
How wood and composite decking hold up to Chicago-area freeze-thaw winters: the failure mechanism, realistic service life, a total-cost-of-ownership framework, and the questions to ask before you choose.
