July 7, 2010 | Deck design involves the basic concepts of creating functional space, activity zones, and adapting details and styles that adds interest to blend in with a particular residence. It requires practical approaches to allow for egress areas to provide travel paths that don’t interfere with space usage. This [...]
July 7, 2010 | All structures require a proper and solid foundation. In the long run, it won’t matter how well you frame, trim, or install any deck or building project if this effort is made on a weak or flawed footing. Short and long term problems will materialize. On a [...]
New London, N.C. – July 7, 2010 | In spite of the most challenging economy in several decades, Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of composite and PVC decking, railing and fencing products, is ramping up production of its game changer Horizon Decking product line. Fiberon Horizon Composite Decking in RosewoodDue to the [...]
Richardson, TX – July 6, 2010 | The Collin County Business Press hosted its Comerica Bank Collin 60 at the Renaissance Marriot in Richardson. Comerica Bank Collin 60 Awards Program gives recognition and attention to the 60 strongest growing companies. These are the companies that are bringing new products to the [...]
June 14, 2010 | With temperatures topping the 80s, chances are you’ve already been relaxing on your deck. Or maybe adding a deck is high on your summer agenda. As many as 3 million homeowners add decks to their homes each year, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association. [...]
Westwood, MA – June 14, 2010 | LoJack Corp. announced the results of its 10th annual Construction Equipment Theft Study in a report that provides valuable information on the ongoing issue of equipment theft-a problem that collectively cost owners 13,452 stolen pieces of equipment in 2009, 82 percent of which were [...]
June 14, 2010 | If you are building a deck there are more options that you think in terms of deck stairs. Most homeowner and contractors limit themselves to stairs made out of the same material of the deck. Maybe if they are more creative they build a mid platform so [...]
Wide Selection to Match Any TimberTech® Railing System Wilmington, OH – May 18, 2010 | TimberTech®, the second largest manufacturer of low-maintenance decking, railing and fencing products, has made it easier to install composite gates that compliment the railing system with their new Gate Kit. “Contractors have struggled for years to [...]
May 18, 2010 | Ahhh, May – the days are getting longer, when it’s not to hot or to cool to go outside and spend some nice time reading a book, firing up the grill, or having a party. For many of us, this time is generally spent out on our [...]
May 15, 2010 | Described as the “last deck flashing you will ever need,” Everflashing was developed to greatly reduce the possibility of water intrusion which can lead to further issues such as dry rot, connector corrosion, mold and ultimately deck ledger failure. When used as part of a complete deck [...]