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Guides from Longview Decks
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Open Porch, Screened Porch, Sunroom, or Pergola: How to Choose
They all keep some weather off you. What changes is how much of the outdoors you're actually still living in.
September 4, 2026 · 4 min read
What Goes Under a Pool Deck Matters As Much As What's On Top
The surface you walk on and the enclosure underneath are two separate decisions. Both matter more around a pool than anywhere else in the yard.
September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
What Actually Happens Between Calling Us and Breaking Ground
You call, we measure, you see it in 3D before a single board gets cut. Here's what each step actually involves.
September 4, 2026 · 4 min read
How Big Should Your Deck Actually Be?
The right deck size has nothing to do with the size of the house. It has to do with how many people are usually standing on it at once.
September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Treated Pine or Composite: What Actually Holds Up in East Texas
Two materials, one climate. Here's what actually changes over years of Longview humidity, sun and the occasional hard freeze.