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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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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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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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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

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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Framing

Next Generation Deck Building: 3 Ways Pros Build Better, Safer Decks

Consistent with the last few years of high renovation activity, over half of U.S. homeowners are tackling home renovation pro...

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Railing

3 Common Cable Railing Myths Debunked

As many homeowners gravitate towards modern, high-design concepts, it’s no surprise that cable railing systems are taking the...

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Framing

How Do You Calculate Deck Framing?

A well-built deck frame not only helps the rest of the outdoor home improvement project go smoothly, but it is also the first...

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