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The Secret to a Longer-Lasting Deck? Build for Your Climate

Whether you experience snowy winters, humid summers, intense sunshine or coastal storms, the weather where you live can have a major impact on how your deck looks, performs and holds up over time.

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Decking over joist taped frame

How To Build a Solid Lakeside Deck

This new deck sits a few feet from the shoreline and will be exposed to all the elements year- round. These conditions demand the use of the right tools and materials to build a lasting and safe structure.

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Trex Protect joist tape

What is the Best Joist Tape for Decks?

Moisture that seeps into joists and fastener holes can lead to rot long before the decking shows signs of wear. One simple step that can make a big difference is investing in deck joist tape.

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Thermally modified wood

Crafting Timeless Beauty: Thermally Modified Wood in Outdoor Construction

The cellular structure of the wood is altered in this high‑heat, oxygen‑deprived environment which modifies the natural acids and sugars in the lumber to prevent them from being a food source for mold, rot or fungal decay. 

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Beach House Shake® Dartmouth Fire Station
Beach House Shake®

Extreme How-To recently published an article featuring Tando Composites Beach House Shake Atlantica being installed at the Dartmouth, Massachusetts Fire Station. Beach House Shake was a part of the exterior renovations that were done as part of an overall expansion and updates. You can read the article here. Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, […]

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