The specific type of wood that the deck is constructed out of can impact the overall building cost as well. There are many types of woods available, some of which are more durable than others. Today, the most common types of wood used for building a deck are: Pressure-treated wood. Cedar.
Will attended Florida A&M University, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Some of your favorite artists and entrepreneurs also attended HBCUs, and below is a list of celebs you may not have known about, including Oprah Winfrey. She attended Tennessee State University on a full scholarship and majored in speech communications and performing arts.
âI tried working with kids who were disabled, I tried working with kids who were juvenile delinquents, I tried working with elderly people â that didnât work for me,â she says. It was a trip to South Africa in 2000 that inspired her to build a school for girls, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, which opened in 2007. This year, sheâll attend the graduation of the fifth class, thanks to her contribution of over $100 million through the academyâs foundation, which continues to support them after graduation.