Guides

"Class A" on a brochure is not the test that matters. How the State Fire Marshal listing actually works, which decking currently carries one, and how to check any product yourself in about two minutes.

Rebuild projects in the Palisades and Altadena can use the older 2022 building code — with one carve-out. Fire requirements are the exception, and the deck is where that lands hardest. What the new wildfire code actually requires, why like-for-like is zoning relief and not building code relief, and why Altadena does not permit through LADBS.

Los Angeles is a city where the yard gets used year round, and that changes what people want out of it. Outdoor space here isn't leftover square footage. It's where you eat, where you have people over, and where you go to get away from the house for an hour. Here's what homeowners have been asking us for lately, across decks, patios, railing, fencing and pergolas. 1. Pool and Spa Decks: Crafting a deck around your spa or pool isn't just about looks. Think past the typical set