Decks
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How to Build a Deck, Deck Building Basics for the DIY’er
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
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Decks are among the most popular home-improvement projects, and a smart grasp of the basics is crucial to construction.
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Fiberon Partners with CAMO
Decks, Decks, DIY Updates, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
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Fiberon and CAMO partner to offer better ways to build beautiful outdoor living spaces CAMO, the brand dedicated to creating innovative deck fasteners and tools, and Fiberon, a leading manufacturer of low-maintenance decking, railing and cladding, are partnering to offer Fiberon EDGE, EDGEX and STARTER Clips to Fiberon’s entire dealer network. The partnership brings together two trusted brands that put […]
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Deckorators® Unveils New Decking and Deck Railing Products
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living
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Perfect for Creating Getaways at Home In 2020, millions of people started to spend more time than ever within their property lines. As the pandemic postponed trips and limited interactions to screens, many U.S. homeowners invested in new decks as a getaway: a comfortable exterior room for household gatherings, a peaceful retreat to focus on personal wellness, an outdoor dining […]
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Deck Care Tips Can Extend Longevity as Winter Officially Arrives
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As winter officially settles in and blankets much of the country in cold or harsh weather, the added moisture and freeze-thaw cycles can wreak havoc on outdoor structures. For high moisture climates, composites are the surefire way to eliminate rotting and deterioration. Many now offer easy upkeep, splinter-free comfort and affordable options. One example is MoistureShield composite decking, which provides […]
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Patio Roof Riser
Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios
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In the past, attaching an elevated deck patio cover to any structure, required posts mounted through the existing roof. As roofs run different pitches, these labor intensive post mounts have to be customized for each roof. They also require cutting into the existing roof, increasing home-owner and contractor liability with the risk of possible future roof leaks. Non-elevated patio covers […]
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MoistureShield® Serves Up New Cold Brew Color to Vision® Line of Capped Composite Decking
Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living
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MoistureShield®, a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, introduces new Cold Brew, a warm and inviting medium-roast brown with subtle color variegation to its Vision® capped composite decking line. “Vision’s Cold Brew captures the imagination with an on-trend natural color that has the look of a rich, roasted coffee blend,” said Matthew Bruce, VP of Sales, MoistureShield. “The distinctive […]
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Deckorators® to Showcase New Composite Decking, Railing Accessories at virtual DeckExpo 2020
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Outdoor Living
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Deckorators®, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, deck railing, balusters, post caps and related products, will feature new-for-2021 products for deck builders at the virtual DeckExpo 2020, Nov. 11 – 13. The brand will showcase new Trailhead wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking, new color options for Vista WPC decking, and several stylish and functional railing accessories. New Trailhead WPC decking Deckorators […]
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16 Top Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Decks, Energy Efficiency, Gutters, Outdoor Living, Windows & Doors
By Monte Burch With the beginning of fall weather comes that much dreaded annual chore—winterizing your home. Many of these chores are ignored, but a little time spent before the football season can be extremely important, not only in conserving fuel and money, but in effectively maintaining a comfortable and safe environment. Following are some tips that can help regardless […]
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DIY Build a Freestanding Deck
Construction How-To, Decks, Framing, Outdoor Living
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By Matt Weber Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Supported by Parallel Beams. Around Alabama, where EHT is headquartered, most decks are connected to the side of a house with a ledger board fastened to the rim joist of the house. When done correctly, this is a strong and code-compliant method of building. But, when flashed or […]
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Installing Outdoor Lighting
Decks, Decks, Electrical, Landscaping, Lighting, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos, Swimming Pool
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By Monte Burch Brighten your life with Low-Voltage and Solar powered outdoor lighting. The fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down if you spice up your yard, garden and home with low-voltage and sun-powered solar lighting products. According to the American Lighting Association more and more people are using outdoor lighting to enhance the looks of […]
