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Understanding the Importance of Quality Materials in Home Renovation

Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Categories: Windows & Doors  |  Decking & Railing  |  Roofing & Siding  |  Local Economy  |  Remodeling  |  Kitchen and Bath

Quality materials are the backbone of any successful home renovation. They not only affect the aesthetic appeal of your space but also contribute to the overall durability and functionality of your home. Using high-quality materials can prevent future repairs and maintenance, ultimately saving you time and money.Moreover, investing in quality materials can increase the resale value of your home....

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Tagged:home improvement, shop local, buy local, local economy, small business, remodel


Best Planning Practices for Building a New Deck to Fit Your Family Lifestyle

Posted on Friday, April 12, 2024
Categories: Decking & Railing

Building a deck is an exhilarating endeavor that has the potential to transform your home’s outdoor area into a vibrant and functional extension. Whether you envision cozy family dinners under the stars, lively barbecues with friends, or lazy Sunday afternoons basking in the sun, a well-designed deck can serve as the heart of family life. Its allure lies not only in its practicality but...

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Tagged:decking, deck lighting, deck safety, deck inspection


Aging In Place Home Improvements

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Categories: Windows & Doors  |  Decking & Railing  |  Remodeling  |  Retirement

According to the AARP, approximately 90 percent of seniors plan on living in their own home for at least five to 10 years after turning 65. In kind, the number of remodeling companies providing aging-in-place upgrades has increased. Eighty percent of remodeling companies are making aging-in-place home improvements, up from 68 percent in 2013, according to the National Association of Home...

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Tagged:doors, decking, home improvement, remodel, technology, home safety, home security, kitchens, bathrooms, retirement


Why Trex is the Leading Eco-Friendly Composite Decking Choice

Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Categories: Decking & Railing

By now most people know the obvious advantages of resurfacing their old wooden decks with new composite decking, and certainly of using composite decking and railing on all new decks. Designed with lasting beauty, incredible durability and easy maintenance, there’s no compromising with high-performance composite decking. But what we may overlook are the multiple ways that composite...

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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, eco-friendly, environment, recycling


Today's Limitless Creative Design Options in Decks

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Categories: Decking & Railing

We suppose you could still build a run-of-the-mill, garden-variety deck… but why would you? With the myriad of advanced composite decking and railing options available, the sky is the limit when it comes to creative designs including multiple levels, curved seating areas, custom pergolas, integrated lighting, built-in storage, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and so much more!Get inspired,...

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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, home improvement, deck lighting, outdoor lighting


Why Use Joist and Beam Flashing Tape When Building or Resurfacing a Deck

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Categories: Decking & Railing

Your deck is only as good as its substructure. The fact is, new composite decking is designed to last a lifetime, with warranties of 25 years in many cases. But, research shows that the wood-framed deck substructure can begin to split, rot and decay in as little as 8-10 years.Moisture is a deck’s worst enemy. Applying a deck flashing tape shields the tops of joists, rim joists, ledger...

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Tagged:decking, home improvement, remodel, resurfacing, deck safety, deck inspection


How to Avoid Costly and Potentially Deadly Deck Collapses

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018
Categories: Decking & Railing  |  Home Maintenance

It is estimated that there are over 20 million decks in the United States that are more than 15 years old. The average healthy life-span of a deck is estimated to be between 10 and 15 years.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an average of 33,000 people per year are injured because of the structural failure or collapse of a deck, porch, railing, or...

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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, reinforcing, deck safety, deck inspection, fasteners, maintenance


Deck Lights Provide Ambience, Safety, and Beauty

Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2018
Categories: Decking & Railing

A great cookout or deck party shouldn’t end just because the sun sets. Properly placed deck lighting not only makes your awesome new deck look more awesome, it serves the critical purpose of prolonging the party on your outdoor oasis by providing a soft, inviting glow throughout the night. Built-in illumination that is built to last.Our friends at Trex® Company like to call it...

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Tagged:decking, outdoor living, home improvement, deck lighting, outdoor lighting


Before Resurfacing Your Deck; Inspect, Repair, Replace, and Reinforce

Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2018
Categories: Decking & Railing

Before you waste hours of precious outdoor living enjoyment with your family because you are – yet again – sanding, staining and sealing your old worn wooden deck, give serious consideration to resurfacing your old deck with Trex Composite Decking. As long as the deck framing substructure is sound, you can simply replace the decking and railing.Resurfacing a deck is about 1/3 the cost...

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Tagged:replacement, decking, outdoor living, home improvement, remodel, resurfacing, reinforcing


5 Top Tips for Designing Your Perfect Deck

Posted on Friday, July 21, 2017
Categories: Decking & Railing

Many people get caught up in the intricate details of choosing their new deck components and end up missing the mark on the overall design to fit their lifestyle. Granted, it is important to make sure you have the correct hidden fasteners, color-matching screws, code-compliant hardware, railing color and style that matches your composite deck, complimentary low-voltage lighting, accent...

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Tagged:decking, outdoor living

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