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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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Pergolas

Is It Better to Build a Pergola or Buy a Pergola Kit?

The introduction of pergola kits has made it easier than ever to order and install a pergola for your outdoor living space. B...

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Fencing

The Best Ways to Fence a Large Property

Any fencing project comes with its own unique challenges, from choosing the right style to installing the posts correctly. Th...

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Railing

Are Metal Deck Railings Easy to Maintain?

Railings are an important element for outdoor living spaces. In addition to often being required by code, today’s railing off...

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Fencing

What Type of Fence is Best for The Environment?

Fences serve many functions. They can act as barriers to protect your property. They can keep children and pets away from pot...

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Framing

Why Steel’s Life-Cycle Makes it a Sustainable Deck Framing Choice

Sustainability and green construction often conjure images of undisturbed landscapes and lush greenery as opposed to an indus...

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Railing

How to Modernize Outdoor Commercial Spaces with Steel Railing

Railing, whether on a ground-level deck or a high-rise balcony, is primarily there to keep occupants safe. But railing doesn’...

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