Checklist for Building Your Dream Deck

One of the most exciting projects you can take on as a homeowner is building a deck. But before you begin demoing your old deck, you need to have a plan for your new one. Start planning your dream deck build with this checklist: Make a List of Your Priorities Think through how you plan to use the deck and …

Winter Decking Tips from McCray Lumber

Check Your Deck Before Winter

The seasons are changing in Kansas City, and before we know it, there will be snow covering our lawns, homes, and decks. Before the storms hit and the weather becomes too cold to even think about going outside, take a few minutes to inspect your deck. Regularly taking stock of the health of your deck is the best way to …

Deck Cable Railings

Deck Railing Options

There comes a time when every home will need to build a new deck. Whether the old structure was rotting and damaged or you simply want to upgrade your style, a new deck will help bring refreshed life and value to your property. One element to keep in mind as you begin your deck project is the type of railing …

CoolDeck Technology

MoistureShield CoolDeck Technology

Summer is the perfect time to spend outside on the deck with the family. However, nothing can make those afternoons in the sun unbearable quite like a hot deck. Keep your deck cool with new CoolDeck® Techology from MoistureShield®. Keep Your Deck Cool If you’ve ever spent time on a deck during summer, you know that it can get hot. …

Deckorators Decking

New for 2021 – Deckorators® Trailhead™ Decking

“It all starts here – the beginning of the trail.” Adventure doesn’t have to start in some far-off land. In fact, adventure can begin in your own backyard. We think so, and so does Deckorators with their new line of Trailhead decking. Built to bring new life and excitement to your outdoor property, new Trailhead decking combines the best of …

Fortress Fe26 steel railing on deck

Fortress® Fe26 Steel Railing – Now Available at McCray Lumber in Olathe and Edwardsville

McCray Lumber and Millwork is proud to announce that Fortress Fe26 steel railing is now in stock at our Olathe, KS and Edwardsville, KS locations. This state-of-the-art railing system is made of pre-welded panels of pre-galvanized steel together with zinc phosphate, e-coat and a premium powder coating that creates a railing solution unlike any other. Plus, Fe26 railing is easily …