Blogs
From design inspiration and material comparisons to maintenance tips and project planning, our articles cover the information homeowners need when creating or improving their outdoor spaces.
2026 • Port Coquitlam
Covered Decks for Vancouver's Rain: Pergola, Louvred Roof or Solid Cover?
A roof over your deck turns a four-month space into a ten-month one. How the three cover types handle rain, snow load and permits in Metro Vancouver — plus the heating, lighting and layout details that decide whether an outdoor room actually gets used.
2026 • Maple Ridge
How Long Does It Take to Build a Deck in Metro Vancouver? A Realistic Timeline
Construction is the short part. From the first site visit to the final inspection, a permitted deck here typically runs six to twelve weeks — here's where the time actually goes, what's in your control, and how to shorten it.
2026 • Port Moody
Deck Maintenance in Metro Vancouver: Moss, Algae and the Winter Checklist
Our climate grows algae on anything that stays damp. A season-by-season routine for wood, composite and vinyl decks — what to clean with, what never to use, and the pressure-washer limits that void warranties.
2026 • Langley
How High Does a Deck Railing Need to Be in BC? Guard Rules, Explained
900 mm or 1,070 mm, the 100 mm sphere test, when a railing is required at all, the glass and cable rules, and the one thing Vancouver does differently — the BC Building Code's deck guard requirements in plain language, with the article numbers.
2026 • Richmond
Signs Your Deck Needs Repair or Replacement (and When a Resurface Is Enough)
Soft spots, a ledger pulling away, rusted fasteners, a railing with give — some of these are an afternoon's repair and some mean the structure is finished. How we tell the difference on Metro Vancouver decks, and the ten-minute check you can do yourself.
2026 • New Westminster
Strata Balcony Waterproofing in BC: A Guide for Councils and Property Managers
Balcony membranes are the strata's responsibility, they're a standing line in every depreciation report, and failures never announce themselves politely. What councils and property managers need to know before the next report cycle.
2026 • Burnaby
The Best Time to Build a Deck in Metro Vancouver (Hint: It's Not July)
Everyone calls in May. The homeowners who get the best schedules, the smoothest permits and sometimes the sharpest pricing start in fall and winter — and Vancouver's mild climate makes that genuinely practical.
2026 • Coquitlam
Vinyl or Composite Decking? How to Choose for Vancouver's Rain
They solve two different problems: composite is a better board, vinyl membrane is a waterproof system. Which one your deck needs depends on one question — is there anything under it that must stay dry?
2026 • Surrey
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Deck in BC? The 600mm Rule Explained
The rule of thumb across Metro Vancouver: a permit is required once your deck is more than 600mm above grade or attached to the house. Here's what that means, what an application involves, and what happens if you skip it.
2026 • Vancouver
How Much Does a Deck Cost in Vancouver? A 2026 Price Guide
Real 2026 numbers for Metro Vancouver: cost per square foot by material, what actually drives your quote up or down, and how to budget for permits, railings and stairs.
