There are horror stories of months-long wait times to secure a roof-deck permit in Washington—and of illegal monstrosities erected by less-than-considerate neighbors. But building a retreat among the ...

The Brownstoner Forum has hundreds of posts by hundreds of people about wood, stone, steel, backyard and roof decks. Whether you are dreaming, planning, researching, building, shopping, restoring, ...

If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, ...