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 ...

As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm weather fun. Don’t ...

I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on the costs and permits associated with building a modest roof deck, something with basically a wood base and maybe additional railings. I would estimate the sq ...

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, ...

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Q. I am an owner of a condominium unit in Chicago. The top-floor unit owner in our building has purchased the rights to install a deck on part of the roof. Does this owner have the right to prevent ...