Pergola Design Ideas for Utah Decks
October 13, 2026
Pergola and shade ideas for Utah backyards from TC Decks: cedar and timber pergolas, louvered roofs, polycarbonate covers and shade sails, and how to pick the right one.
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Deck guides for Utah homeowners
Wood vs. Composite Decks in Utah's Weather
October 13, 2026
How pressure-treated wood and composite decking hold up to Utah County sun, snow and freeze-thaw cycles, and what each really costs over time.
Adding a Slide to Your Deck
October 12, 2026
How to add a slide to a raised deck safely, with the Pleasant Grove Trex slide deck that made the cover of Deck Specialist magazine as an example.
Steel Deck Framing: Why We Build on Fortress Evolution
October 12, 2026
Why TC Decks builds many Utah decks on Fortress Evolution steel framing instead of wood joists, and what steel framing means for a deck's life, flatness and design.
OC Lumber: Glas-Powered Lumber for Deck Framing in Utah
October 11, 2026
What OC Lumber from Owens Corning is, why its Glas-Powered Lumber is wood-free, rust-free and rot-proof, and how TC Decks uses it as a member of the OC Pro Build Team.
Balcony and Second-Story Deck Railing Ideas for Utah Homes
October 10, 2026
Railing ideas for balconies and second-story decks in Utah: Fortress FE26 steel, frameless glass, cable, horizontal rod and privacy railing, and how to choose for views, safety and style.
Hot Tub, Cold Plunge and Sauna Decks in Utah
October 9, 2026
How TC Decks designs decks for hot tubs, cold plunges and saunas in Utah: framing for the weight, recessed or surround layouts, privacy, lighting and winter use.
Under-Deck Storage Ideas for Saratoga Springs Homes
October 9, 2026
How to turn the space under a raised deck into useful storage in Saratoga Springs and Utah County: skirting, doors, drainage, ground cover and planning tips.
The Process of Building a Composite Deck with TC Decks
October 6, 2026
What to expect when you build a composite deck with TC Decks, step by step: free phone estimate, site visit, booking, 3D rendering, build, final walkthrough and warranty.
Composite Decking as a Hot Tub Surround
October 2, 2026
How to plan a composite deck around a hot tub in Utah: structural support, pads and engineered framing, recessed vs. on-deck tubs, access, privacy and lighting.
Choosing Deck and Porch Railing in Utah: Fortress Steel, Glass, Cable and More
September 29, 2026
A guide to the deck and porch railing options TC Decks installs in Utah: Fortress FE26 steel, frameless and illuminated glass, cable, TimberTech HideAway privacy screens and composite.
Protecting Your Deck Frame with G-Tape Joist Tape
September 25, 2026
Why TC Decks puts G-Tape joist tape on wood deck framing, how it protects against rot in Utah's freeze-thaw climate, and when steel framing is the better choice.
Winter Deck Care for Saratoga Springs Homeowners
September 22, 2026
How to clear snow and ice from a composite deck in Saratoga Springs and Utah County without damaging it: shovels, ice melt, drainage and spring checkups.
Signs Your Deck Needs to Be Replaced
September 18, 2026
How to tell whether your Utah deck needs a full replacement: rot, loose ledgers, wobbly railings, sinking footings, failing boards and more.
Trex RainEscape: Keeping the Space Under Your Deck Dry
September 15, 2026
How a Trex RainEscape under-deck drainage system turns the space below a second-story Utah deck into a dry patio or storage area, and what to plan for.
Deck Lighting 101 for Utah Decks
September 11, 2026
A practical guide to low-voltage deck lighting in Utah: stair riser lights, recessed and post cap lights, under-rail accents and illuminated glass railing, with examples from our projects.
Ground Screws: A Modern Alternative to Concrete Deck Footings
September 4, 2026
Why TC Decks uses American Ground Screw footings on many Utah decks, how they compare to poured concrete, and when concrete still makes sense.
Comparing TimberTech, Trex and Deckorators Composite Decking
September 1, 2026
How TimberTech, Trex and Deckorators decking compare for Utah decks: board types, heat, fading, traction and warranty, from a builder certified to install all three.