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How To Build a Fire-Safe Backyard

According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), 4.8 million U.S. homes have been identified as be...

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Railing

Sleek and Modern: The Benefits of Cable Railing for Your Home's Exterior

A popular railing choice for an outdoor home improvement project, cable railing can bring a sought-after combination of style...

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Framing

Selling Steel Deck Framing with Nick Stevens of Legacy Decks and Outdoor Living

For over seven years, Fortress® Alliance Member Nick Stevens has helped his team at Legacy Decks and Outdoor Living deliver s...

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Framing

Ravin Builders’ Kevin Choquette Elevates Coastal Living with Steel Deck Framing

Coming from a long line of skilled craftsmen, Fortress® Alliance Member Kevin Choquette, owner of Ravin Builders, has been ca...

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Railing

How to Maintain Metal Porch Railings

Picture a home in your neighborhood with lots of curb appeal; complete with a carefully maintained front yard, an inviting po...

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Lighting

Customize Your Outdoor Aluminum Railing with Lighting

According to a survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens, having a home customized to their personal tastes and needs is a...

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Railing

Aluminum Railing: Evaluating Weather Resistance, Durability & Investment

Extreme weather events, from heat waves to hurricane-level winds to heavy rains which cause flooding, are very common headlin...

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Pergolas

Metal Pergola Kits: Functional and Stylish Outdoor Solutions

“In the realm of outdoor living spaces, the pergola stands as an enduring symbol of leisure and relaxation,” reports the edit...

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Railing

Metal Stair Railings: Combining Durability and Elegance on Multi-Level Decks

In a Better Homes and Gardens article on deck trends, design experts report that searches on Houzz for “multi-level deck” hav...

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Framing

Michael Scott, Owner of Simcoe Decks and a Champion of Steel Deck Framing

For over 20 years, Fortress® Alliance Member Michael Scott has been designing beautiful outdoor spaces for his clients in Ont...

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Framing

Building a Lake House Deck with Steel Deck Framing

Lake houses are often among the most sought-after properties on the real estate market and it's easy to understand why. The p...

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Framing

Why Steel Deck Framing is Ideal for WUI Zones

Scott Kelly, a Fortress® Alliance Member and the owner of Precision Construction, has been a trusted deck builder working out...

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Railing

Integrating Outdoor Glass Railings into Modern Architecture

Railing is “a perfect and necessary addition to any outdoor home improvement project,” reports the experts who contributed to...

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Framing

Understanding Deck Joist Spacing: Guidelines for Safe and Effective Deck Framing

Deck joists are horizontal framing components that provide support and stability to the deck’s structural framework. As such,...

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Framing

What Deck Frame Do You Use for Composite Boards?

Composite decks have earned their reputation as a decking solution that’s easy to care for and built to last. But while compo...

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