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Building Storm‑Ready Decks and Patios for Houston Weather
In this episode of Deck Builders Houston, we focus on what it takes to build decks and patios that can handle real storms, not just sunny days. Houston’s heavy rain and strong winds expose weak spots in outdoor structures quickly, so planning for bad weather is part of doing the job right.
We explain why footing size and depth, post layout, and connection hardware all matter when building a storm‑ready deck. You will hear how continuous load paths, proper fasteners, and bracing help keep frames tied together under stress. On the patio side, we talk about slope, drainage paths, and avoiding…
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