10 clues your skin gives about your well-being By Paula Spencer Scott, Senior Health Writer If skin were merely a sausage casing for the rest of you, it wouldn't be nearly so useful. An organ itself (your body's largest in terms of both weight and surface area), skin protects against invasive bacteria, regulates body temperature, and picks up information from the stimulation of touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold.
Calculate the Quantities. Use this helpful guide as a general reference while planning your ChoiceDekÂ® composite deck. Simply select the size of deck you wish to build, then see roughly how much material you'll need. These sizes and numbers are based on a basic square deck attached to a house on one side. For more complicated designs please consult with Lowe's Pro Services or a professional contractor.
Knowing what kind of deck you want will help determine your budget and total cost. The cost of your deck is broken down into many small parts, and if you can plan ahead, your budget will be better cushioned for any unexpected costs. Here are some of the cost factors involved in the construction of a deck.he cost to construct a deck varies depending on the material used. Some of those prices include: These prices will vary by square footage and whether you have other features added to your deck that involve more materials. Learn more about decking materials and which one is right for you in the section below.