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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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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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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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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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Framing

Why Deck Stairs Shouldn't Be an Afterthought: 5 Deck Stair Ideas on Trend

Deck stairs are a crucially important part of any deck system. They bear the responsibility of providing a safe, visually app...

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Pergolas

3 simple ways to extend your living space outdoors with a pergola

Do dreams of lazy days soaking up the sun have you looking for ways to extend your living space outdoors? You’re not alone. A...

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Fencing

3 Qualities that Strengthen School Fences

Unauthorized access by intruders onto school premises is one of the greatest threats to school security. To curb this danger,...

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Decking

3 Elements to Consider When Building a Rooftop Deck

Rooftop decks can be gamechangers for homeowners short on yard space. They can also lift homeowners above the fence line for...

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Framing

3 Deck Stair Ideas That Elevate Your Space

According to Qualified Remodeler’s 2022 report on the year’s biggest outdoor living trends, wood-alternative railing systems...

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Fencing

Upgrades to Make Your Outdoor Space More Pet Friendly

Since the start of the pandemic, over 20 million Americans have acquired a new dog or cat, raising the percentage of American...

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