May 6, 2026
Most covered-versus-open-deck comparisons are written for a national audience. Iowa is not a national audience market. Des Moines averages 40 to 50 thunderstorm days
Apr 26, 2026
The ledger board is the single structural connection that keeps an attached deck from separating from your house. Most homeowners never see it and
Apr 24, 2026
Iowa’s climate is one of the hardest on wood decks in the country. Between freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers, and direct UV exposure, your deck
Apr 22, 2026
Many Central Iowa cities now require a permit for every deck. Here is what Iowa’s 2024 IRC requires for footings, ledgers, guards and stairs,
Apr 19, 2026
Iowa moved to the 2024 IRC in September 2025, but the energy code is still 2012, the electrical code changed in June 2026 and
Apr 16, 2026
A beautiful new deck starts in your backyard, before a single board goes down or a footing hole gets dug. Most homeowners spend weeks
Apr 14, 2026
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