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Practical deck-building guidance for homeowners, from budgets and materials to hiring the right crew.
FeaturedPressure-treated pine to premium composite: what actually drives deck pricing in San Francisco and on the Peninsula, and where a budget should and shouldn't flex.
InsightsSome soft boards are a quick fix; others are a warning about what's underneath. Here's how professionals read a deck's structure before quoting anything.
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InsightsPermit rules vary from block to block between San Francisco and the Peninsula cities. What usually triggers a permit, what doesn't, and why it protects your sale price later.
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