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Framing

Why Steel’s Life-Cycle Makes it a Sustainable Deck Framing Choice

Sustainability and green construction often conjure images of undisturbed landscapes and lush greenery as opposed to an indus...

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Railing

How to Modernize Outdoor Commercial Spaces with Steel Railing

Railing, whether on a ground-level deck or a high-rise balcony, is primarily there to keep occupants safe. But railing doesn'...

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Decking

Should You Use Composite Decking for Your Dock?

Take a moment to picture an old lakeside dock. Beneath your feet you see the dock is grayed, weathered and splintered with un...

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Decking

Composite Deck Boards: Bamboo and Recycled Plastic Spur Sustainability

To composite or not to composite is the question many homeowners are asking themselves as they renovate their outdoor living...

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Framing

Why Deck Stairs Shouldn't Be an Afterthought: 5 Deck Stair Ideas on Trend

Deck stairs are a crucially important part of any deck system. They bear the responsibility of providing a safe, visually app...

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Decking

4 Tips for Choosing the Best Poolside Decking Material

Adding a pool to your outdoor living space is a gamechanger. A pool provides tons of fun for kids and adults, a place to exer...

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Pergolas

3 simple ways to extend your living space outdoors with a pergola

Do dreams of lazy days soaking up the sun have you looking for ways to extend your living space outdoors? You're not alone. A...

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Fencing

3 Qualities that Strengthen School Fences

Unauthorized access by intruders onto school premises is one of the greatest threats to school security. To curb this danger,...

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Cladding

Composite vs Wood Cladding: Which is More Sustainable?

Exterior cladding can elevate the design aesthetic of residential and commercial exteriors by adding a different texture to a...

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Decking

Trend Alert: The New Wave of Porch Ceilings

Decks may rule the backyard, but porches have helped homeowners extend their useable space into their front yards for hundred...

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Decking

4 Elements to Consider When Building a Rooftop Deck

Rooftop decks can be gamechangers for homeowners short on yard space. They can also lift homeowners above the fence line for...

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Framing

3 Deck Stair Ideas That Elevate Your Space

According to Qualified Remodeler’s 2022 report on the year’s biggest outdoor living trends, composite decking, wood-alternati...

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Fencing

Upgrades to Make Your Outdoor Space More Pet Friendly

Since the start of the pandemic, over 20 million Americans have acquired a new dog or cat, raising the percentage of American...

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Decking

Modern Decking Solutions for Outdoor Kitchens

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it's no surprise that demand for outdoor kitchens is on the rise. Fortunately, moder...

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Railing

5 Deck Railing Design Ideas to Inspire You

In the warm summer months, more and more people are updating their outdoor living spaces. Investing in deck railings that are...

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