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Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question Chances are, if you step into just about any backyard in any part of the
Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question Chances are, if you step into just about any backyard in any part of the
Be careful what you specify, not all treatments are the same Exterior wood trim adds natural dimension and architectural interest to any home. The good news:
Dress up your rafters with a decorative tail pattern By Matt Weber At the recent Remodeling Show/Deck Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, the EHT staff caught
By Mark Clement Why do I love building wood decks so much? I think it’s because a well-crafted deck
Using natural materials and local resources can help you help the environment. By Charlie Jourdain Homeowners today
What do anthills and porch columns have in common? The answer should be nothing, but we know better… By Rob Robillard
By Rob Robillard A client recently asked if I would replace her badly worn-out roof deck. This wooden deck was built over her screen porch
Using Urethane Column Wraps to Wrap it up. By Kathy Ziprik
Synthetic building materials create a new porch ceiling with rustic woodgrain beams. Contractor Steve Roth wanted to give new life to an old porch, so
By Brent Gwatney Few things in life beat having a cold one on your deck while chicken wings and pork chops
LOCK OUT MOISTURE WITH NEW TREX® SEAL™ LEDGER TAPE 11-inch Aluminum-lined Butyl Tape Protects Structural Integrity of Critical Connection Point Ask any contractor where a deck is most likely to fail and, chances are, they’ll point to the ledger board. If not correctly installed and protected, this single element can be the downfall of a […]
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