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3 Simple Eco-Friendly Building Products to Incorporate in Any Outdoor Space

Residential building professionals know that trying to predict homeowner preferences can sometimes be a challenge. While home...

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Decking

4 Tips to Protect, Preserve and Enjoy Your Composite or PVC Deck all Winter Long

From peaceful morning snowfalls to cheer-filled celebrations with friends and family, winter brings several opportunities to...

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Fencing

Expert Advice: Selecting the Best Wood-Alternative Fencing Materials

Against the backdrop of today’s unpredictable landscape, one trend remains constant: Americans are spending more time than ev...

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Cladding

Top 5 Characteristics to Look for When Selecting Composite and PVC Cladding

Cladding, a building's exterior skin, provides a first impression and gives a glimpse of its character. From towering brick a...

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Fencing

3 Simple Ways to Improve a Home’s Curb Appeal with a Fence

In a year dubbed “the year of the home” by Home Advisor, Americans are spending an increasing amount of time and money dreami...

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Framing

How to Keep Deck Projects Going with Steel Framing Amid the Lumber Shortage

Lumber has been the traditional building material of choice for deck framing projects—largely selected for its familiarity an...

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Fencing

High-Security Fence Systems: What to Consider Before Installation

There's a saying that good fences make for good neighbors. This axiom certainly holds true when examining physical access con...

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Cladding

What’s the difference between cladding and siding?

Contrary to popular belief, cladding and siding are – technically speaking – not the same thing (according to the Constructio...

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Decking

Unexpected ways to save time and money by building a deck during the off-season

With temperatures cooling and leaves changing from golden yellow to deep auburn, there’s no denying that it’s the season of a...

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Decking

Q&A: 5 Commonly Asked Questions About Composite Deck Boards

A recent Houzz study reported a 58 percent annual increase in project leads for home professionals in June of this year. Thos...

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Decking

Why Fall is the Best Time to Build a Deck

With a crisp, cool breeze in the air and the turning of leaves, there's no denying that fall has arrived. While some might co...

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Decking

Expert Advice: Selecting the Best Material for a Pool Deck

You can't put a price on backyard fun. You can, however, put a price on the backyard pool you're dreaming of after spending a...

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Decking

Build a Dream Deck That Lasts

A recent Houzz survey reports that 1 in 5 homeowners who underwent home renovations in the last year made exterior upgrades t...

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Decking

Q&A: 5 Popular Questions About PVC Decking

As decking experts, we have an insider's perspective when it comes to innovative building materials and new design trends. So...

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Framing

How to Frame Deck Stairs: Making it Easy with Steel

A quick Google search of “how to build deck steps” yields about 700,000 results, indicating widespread uncertainty when it co...

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