SESSION

SESSION DETAILS 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

Ledger Flashing Best Practices

» Flashings that fail and why.
» Fabricating and installing drip caps.
» Wall preparation. 

9:30am - 
10:00am

9:30am - 
10:00am

Deck Ledgers: Codes and Connections

» New structural load designs.
» Connection systems evaluated.
» Preparation and installation tips.

10:00am - 10:45am

 10:00am -
10:45am

Deck Baluster Layout Jig

» Fast and accurate layout.
» Baluster spacing tricks.
» Make your own jig.

11:30am -
11:50am

11:30am -
11:50am

Hidden Decking Fastening Systems

» Screw and hidden fastener survey.
» Choosing the ones best suited for your projects.
» New and familiar systems.

11:50am -
12:40pm

11:50am -
12:40pm

Decking for Speed

» Pneumatic nailers for hidden fasteners.
» Speed tips.
» Hidden fasteners and matching deck boards.

1:45pm -
2:30pm

1:45pm -
2:30pm

Deck Railing Post Connections

» Learning installation techniques for meeting the building code for guardrails.
» Understanding the loads on your rail system.

2:30pm - 
3:15pm

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Deck Stairs 101: Codes, Planning, Layout, Cutting and Installation

» Fabricating stringers.
» Assembling stairs - trends and risers.
» Installing stairs - head mounting systems, bottom footings and posts.

 4:00pm -
5:00pm

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An accomplished builder, Mike Guertin specializes in energy and resource efficient custom homes and remodeling projects. Guertin tackles everything on his projects from foundation installation and framing, to tile setting and trim carpentry. A contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding magazine and author of two books; Precision Framing and Roofing with Asphalt Shingles, Guertin also writes for The Journal of Light Construction, Tools of the Trade, El Nuevo Constructor, Coastal Contractor and Inspired House magazines. Pull up a chair at Guertin's clinic for the opportunity to take great tips and tricks back to your job site.