Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
Decks are among the most popular home-improvement projects, and a smart grasp of the basics is crucial to construction.
Decks, Decks, DIY Updates, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
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 […]
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living
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 […]
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 […]
Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios
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 […]
Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living
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 […]
Building Materials, Decks, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Outdoor Living
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 […]
DIY projects are booming like never before, as home and building supply centers see unprecedented growth, especially in outdoor living products. Many DIYers and homeowners are busily improving their backyard spaces and turning them into havens for relaxation or outdoor meals. One ambitious homeowner, George Goor of London, Ontario, Canada, took on the replacement of an old deck to make […]
Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Hot Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Nails and Fasteners
Known for innovation that helps contractors build a better deck, CAMO® has added to their offering with a new clip for metal framing. The CAMO EDGEXMETAL™ Clip is a revolutionary way to fasten any grooved deck board on metal substructure that installs easily by hand with the included Never-Miss™ Guide or up to 5X faster with the award-winning CAMO DRIVE™ […]
Decks, Decks, Electrical, Landscaping, Lighting, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos, Swimming Pool
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 […]