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What Is the Purpose of a High-Security Perimeter System?

While seemingly unrelated, data centers, government facilities, military bases, educational settings, warehouses, airports an...

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Fencing

Does Aluminum Fencing Boost Property Value for Homeowners?

According to Zonda’s 2025 Annual Cost vs. Value Report, one thing has stayed true for nearly 20 years: exterior improvements...

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Pergolas

A Guide to Steel Pergolas: Can Pergolas Withstand Strong Winds and Rain?

Scroll through Instagram or Pinterest and it’s easy to see why pergolas have become one of the most popular backyard trends i...

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Framing

Mountain Deck’s Joe Frith Builds Fire-Hardened Outdoor Living Spaces with FBP

For over two decades, Fortress® Alliance Member Joe Frith, the owner of Mountain Deck, has been building everything from...

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Framing

Building a Multi-Level Deck with Steel Framing: Strength and Structural Smarts

Outdoor living design experts dubbed multi-level decks one of the hottest trends of summer 2025. So, what is a multi-level de...

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Framing

How Weatherproofing Your Deck Has Changed: 3 Considerations Before You Build

Climate change-induced weather events are challenging traditional deck building methods. For instance, the National Weather S...

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Railing

Deck Railing Trends: Steel and Aluminum Styles—What’s Here to Stay

More than just a code-required element, deck railings have become a defining detail that sets the tone for any deck, patio or...

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Framing

Framing a Deck That Lasts: Steel Deck Frames for Extreme Weather Conditions

A recent FOX Weather headline reads, “Severe weather outbreak threatens over 146 million with giant hail, strong tornadoes an...

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Framing

Not Your Average Remodeler: Villandry Frames Every Deck with Steel

For over 30 years, the Villandry name has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship. Formerly known as Rick Villandry Remode...

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Framing

Wood Deck Framing: The Impact of Outdated Building Methods in Natural Disasters

 Tune into any news channel these days, and it’s hard to ignore the frequency of natural disasters (devastating wildfire...

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Railing

Why Aluminum Railing is Built to Last in Harsh Climates

Even when properly maintained, wood railing products will eventually deteriorate after long-term exposure to the elements (mo...

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Framing

How Do You Make a Deck Fire-Resistant?

When building in fire-prone areas, a deck isn’t just a nice-to-have backyard feature— it becomes a part of the home’s first l...

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Railing

How to Choose the Best Material for Outdoor Deck Stair Railings

"Outdoor stair ideas" is a trending Google search term… that checks out! After all, many homeowners are commissioning multi-l...

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Fencing

How Long Will Aluminum Fencing Last? Durable Residential Fencing Options

When it comes to choosing the right residential fencing for your property, there’s more to consider than just perimeter safet...

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Fencing

How Steel Fencing Supports a Sustainable Backyard

Today, “sustainability” is so much more than a buzzword among the next generation of homeowners. A 2024 third-party study fou...

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