The AmeriDex Blog
Practical reading for builders, dealers, and homeowners. How above-joist drainage keeps the framing dry, what to plan before you build, and how to turn the space under a deck into a room you actually use.
Existing Decks
An above-joist seal cannot go into a deck surface that is already fastened down. Why that is, and the one path that can work on a deck you already own if the framing meets pitch and overhang spec.
August 14, 2026
Storm Season
A seven-step checklist to run before the next storm, what to inspect underneath after it passes, and why wind-driven rain does its worst damage where you never look.
August 4, 2026
Maintenance
PVC decking is low-maintenance, not zero-maintenance. The right soap-and-water routine, the stains to watch for, and why we tell homeowners to skip the power washer entirely.
July 13, 2026
Buyer's Guide
One approach catches water after it has already soaked your framing. The other stops it at the surface so the framing never gets wet. How to tell them apart, and decide, before you build.
July 7, 2026
For Builders
A pro's field workflow for the AmeriDex Dryspace System: framing for drainage, setting the Dexerdry seal as you go, fastening, and the jobsite details that keep you off the callback list.
June 29, 2026
Jersey Shore
Salt air, humidity, and Nor'easters punish shore decks and rot the framing where you cannot see it. Why coastal decks fail faster, and how an above-joist PVC system keeps one dry for life.
June 19, 2026
Materials
Both look premium on the shelf, but composite hides wood fiber under a cap and cellular PVC has none. Why a wood-free board wins on moisture, weight, cut edges, and lifespan.
June 11, 2026
Design
Seven AmeriDex colors, three solid and four variegated. A practical guide to matching siding, brick, roof, and architectural style so the deck looks like it belongs.
June 5, 2026
Outdoor Living
A dry under-deck slab opens up real square footage. Five ideas, from a covered outdoor kitchen to a shaded play zone, plus what each one needs from the deck above.
May 29, 2026
How It Works
Most deck failure starts at the gaps between the boards, not at the posts. Here is the wet-dry cycle that destroys framing, and how above-joist drainage breaks it.
May 29, 2026
Planning
Decisions get expensive after the joists go up. A step-by-step checklist covering layout, framing, drainage, materials, and warranty before you build.
May 29, 2026
