Maintenance
How to Clean and Maintain PVC Deck Boards
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
The AmeriDex Blog
Decks, drainage, and the space underneath
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.
Buyer's Guide
Above-Joist vs Below-Joist Deck Drainage: A 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
Installing AmeriDex: A Builder's Guide to a Watertight Deck
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
Building a Deck at the Jersey Shore? Why Coastal Decks Fail Faster
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
Cellular PVC vs Composite Decking: Why Cellular PVC Wins for a Dry Deck
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
Choosing the Right AmeriDex Color for Your Home
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
5 Ways to Turn the Space Under Your Deck Into a Living Space
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
Why Decks Rot From the Top Down (and How to Stop It)
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
Planning a New Deck: A Pre-Construction Checklist
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