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Framing

How to Protect Your Multi-Level Deck This Winter

Temperatures are dropping and winter is just around the corner. Soon, snow will blanket outdoor living spaces, turning decks...

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Fencing

How to Choose the Best Pool Fence in Residential Spaces

When it comes to residential fencing around pools, contractors and homeowners know that the right choice has to pull double d...

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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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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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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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Framing

Metal Deck Posts: The Foundation of a Long-Lasting Deck

Homeowners are continuing to prioritize bigger and better year-round outdoor living spaces that maximize their usable square...

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Framing

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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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

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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Fencing

What is the Difference Between Commercial and Residential Fencing?

Experts at Security Today recommend fences as an important part of a multilayered security plan. After all, when it comes to...

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Fencing

The Benefits of Aluminum Fencing for Your Property

For many, it’s hard to ignore the appeal of a rustic wood fence. The time-honored choice can help homeowners create a look th...

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Pergolas

How to Enjoy Your Steel Pergola This Winter

The design experts at Architectural Digest describe pergolas as the vessel that makes it possible to create the perfect “livi...

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Framing

How to Build Bigger and Better Fire-Resistant Decks in Wildfire-Prone Regions

Turn on the evening news or scroll through your news feed… it’s (unfortunately) all too common to see another wildfire domina...

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Pergolas

Using Steel Pergolas in Four Seasons for Year-Round Enjoyment

Pergolas have never been a more popular outdoor living upgrade. But some homeowners (particularly those in climates with four...

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