r/Decks is a subreddit with 300k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking, deck, looking for, struggling, and build, and they frequently recommend/review cordless drill, stain, and gravel.
Popular Themes in r/Decks
#1
Advice Requests
: "How would you make this waterproof?"
12 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Refinish this deck, how?"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Preliminary Planning: Suggestions Welcome"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Decks
#1
Looking
34 posts
#2
Deck
: "New Deck build plan review"
28 posts
#3
Looking For
17 posts
#4
Struggling
3 posts
#5
Build
: "New Deck Build plan review"
3 posts
#6
Deck Build
: "New Deck Build plan review"
3 posts
#7
Stain
2 posts
#8
Fix
2 posts
#9
Composite
2 posts
#10
Ledger
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/Decks
Cordless Drill
15 reviews
#1
DeWalt
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Milwaukee
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Ryobi
3.0★ from 4 reviews
Stain
11 reviews
#1
Cutek Extreme
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
General Finishes
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Penofin
5.0★ from 1 review
Gravel
3 reviews
#1
58 Clean
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Drainage Catch Basin
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Weed Fabric
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Decks
#1
Building a deck
: "Are these stairs done right?"
29 posts
#2
questions for the community
: "Stabilization?"
23 posts
#3
maintenance
: "Thoughts on safety?"
14 posts
#4
Finished Decks
: "Almost done.. can anyone spot what I missed, and do you think the missed task is necessary?😉"
12 posts
#5
load bearing inquiries
: "Deck Post Rot"
8 posts
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Yearly
+59k members(24.6%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026