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Building and fixing decks in Middle Tennessee: ledgers, footings, boards that last in the humidity, and when a screened porch earns its keep.
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Deck and porch building advice
Written by Michael Blair, owner of Nashville's Deck, from the trade’s own practice.
October 19, 2026
Why Paver Patios Sink on Nashville Clay
Pavers that sink, tilt or open up at the edges almost always point to what is underneath them. On the clay subsoil common around Nashville, the base is the part of a patio that decides how long it stays flat.
Read itOctober 12, 2026
Screened Porch Repair: Screens, Rot and Permits
Most calls about a tired screened porch start with a torn panel. The question worth asking is what the bottom of that panel is fastened to, and whether that wood is still sound.
Read itOctober 8, 2026
Turning an Existing Deck Into a Screened Porch
Adding a roof and screens to a deck you already have looks like the short route to a porch. The frame underneath was built for people standing on it, not for a roof, and that is where the work starts.
Read itSeptember 28, 2026
Fall Leaves, Tannin Stains and Your Deck
A pile of wet leaves left through a rain can print tannin marks on a light composite deck. The stain is fixable; the water trapped underneath is the bigger concern.
Read itSeptember 21, 2026
Making the Space Under a Deck Dry and Useful
The area under an elevated deck is usually a muddy strip nobody uses. An under-deck drainage system turns it into a covered patio, provided the details are right.
Read itSeptember 14, 2026
How High a Deck Railing Has to Be
The railing is the part of a deck people lean on and the part inspectors measure. Here are the numbers we build to and where each one comes from.
Read itSeptember 7, 2026
Do You Need a Permit for a Deck in Nashville
Metro asks for a permit on every new or replacement deck. What the reviewers look at is where it sits on the lot and how it is built.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
The Part of a Deck That Actually Fails
A deck hangs from one board fastened to the house. The warning signs at that connection, at the posts and at the rails can be seen if you know where to look.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Composite or Wood Decking in Nashville Humidity
Composite is not maintenance free, and its own maker’s care instructions say so. What separates the two here is heat underfoot, sanding and the damp.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Deck or Patio for a Nashville Back Yard
On a flat lot a patio is the simpler build, and one kept near grade may need no permit. On a sloped lot the deck usually earns its place.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Building a Pergola That Gives Real Shade
Plenty of pergolas are built to look right and shade very little. Slat direction and spacing decide whether one works at four in the afternoon.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Cleaning and Sealing a Deck Properly
Deck stain that peels within a year or two often went on too heavy, or onto a surface that was not ready for it.
Read itSeptember 1, 2026
Why Your Patio Goes Unused From June to September
Where a patio faces and what shades the chairs at five in the afternoon decide whether anyone sits out there in July.
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