Score and whack is the basic method, but whacking with a sharp block gets cleaner results

Exterior insulation can create transition problems. Here are a few solutions

Luxury housing development in Ecuador

Consistent deck screw placement and spacing between deck boards comes from a system of jigs and spacers

An organic post base connection that sheds water and looks like a million bucks

The non-structural requirements are pretty simple for guard rails: if there's a fall hazard, make a guard, and keep it such that it will actually stop people from falling.

A Mashup of traditional architecture, modern technology, and good old gravity

Composite decking machines smoothly, joins well, and resists weather with the best of 'em.

Drill, Drive, DONE—Finally a concrete anchor that works

How to keep the cuts consistent in less time

A no-nonsense approach to efficient deck building

Four tips on sizing, dealing with frost, choosing hardware, and preventing uplift

Stucco is likely to last significantly longer than the decking, so make it easy to replace the decking without disrupting the stucco.