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A Rooftop Deck That’s on Top of Building Code

A rooftop deck is a prized piece of real estate. This sentiment rings particularly true in urban environments, where living s...

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Framing

3 Ways to Use Steel Deck Framing to Create a Personalized Outdoor Space

From the pages of Deck Specialist magazine to your favorite social media accounts, there are plenty of places to source inspi...

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Framing

Building Safer Decks: 3 Reasons Pro Deck Builders Are Making the Switch to Steel

Strong, stable and resistant to the damaging effects of weathering, professional deck builders across the country are putting...

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Pergolas

Steel Pergola Maintenance: Keep Your Pergola Standing Strong and Looking Great

Highly versatile, metal pergolas make it possible for homeowners to carve out a purposeful space that effortlessly blends the...

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Framing

Deck Frame Considerations for Today’s Bigger and Better Outdoor Living Spaces

Every year, the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) recognizes outstanding outdoor living projects that redef...

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Railing

3 Modern Roof Deck Design Ideas

For any visitor or building tenant, stepping onto a rooftop deck can signal that they are entering a world that is separate f...

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Framing

Multi-Level Decks: Considerations for Building Safe and Secure Elevated Decks

Flip (or scroll) through any home & garden magazine and you’ll see how many homeowners are commissioning custom multi-lev...

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Pergolas

Why Metal Pergolas are Perfect for Outdoor Kitchens

Delivering a sought-after combination of function and form, pergolas are a mainstay in the world of outdoor home improvement....

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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 to Make Your Deck Framing Last

Thanks to advances in wood-alternative building materials, today’s composite deck boards are designed to last for decades. Gi...

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Pergolas

3 Modern Pergola Kit Ideas to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Experience

Pergolas offer creative ways to bring enhanced functionality to an underutilized outdoor living space. For example, a pergola...

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Railing

Trend Alert: The Latest Deck Railing Designs

Each year, the North American Deck and Railing Association’s (NADRA) National Deck Competition highlights some of the latest...

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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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Framing

Trend Alert: Curved Deck Framing

Curved deck framing is trending across the United States, and for good reason.  The unique aesthetic, charm and function...

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