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LifeTime Lumber is made with polymers and fly ash from electric power plants.
Teak deck tile offers retrofit opportunity for old patios.
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Freedonia Group projects a 9.2% increase annually despite housing market downturn.
Deck Tiles Easily Snap Together for Installation or Removal
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Selected WeatherBest, ABTCo, and Veranda decking and railings may be deteriorating prematurely.
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Both new and older homes are at risk of deck failures in summertime.
Made of cellular PVC, Azek Decking resists mold, mildew, scratching, and fading, as well as natural and man-made stains, such as those from wet leaves and fruit punch, the maker says. It features a wood-grain texture in five colors. The product is easy to install and clean, requiring only...
When the June 2007 Angora Fire burned its way into the residential streets of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., firefighters were ready. The neighborhoods, unfortunately, were not.
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Facing Fire
When the June 2007 Angora Fire burned its way into the residential streets of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., firefighters were ready. The neighborhoods, unfortunately, were not.
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If you're old school, you probably like your music on vinyl, your cup of joe black, and your business luncheons at a steak joint with dark wood paneling. You're also likely to want your deck made out of wood. And who could blame you: Wood is attractive, inexpensive, and lasts a good 20...
TimberTech. Dress up any deck with the Classic Black composite railing system. The industry's first black composite railing is made with the same precision as the maker's other composite materials for a durable, attractive surface. The low-gloss finish complements all TimberTech decking, including...
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Interest in wood-plastic composites—commonly used for outdoor decking and indoor molding—is growing as builders look for low-maintenance, rot-resistant materials. One problem: Composite boards are thick and heavy.
AT FIRST GLANCE, THIS house, nestled in a cove on the Connecticut River shoreline, looks like a classic shingle-style East Coast cottage. However, a closer look at its robust symmetry, its upside-down floor plan, and its broad double decks supported by big wood posts also reveals a metaphorical...
The best reason to attend the International Builders' Show always has been, and always will be, the products.
RECENTLY, CHICAGO-BASED U.S. Plastic Lumber (USPL) stopped making composite products, citing problems with staining and other issues. Instead, USPL has turned all of its energies toward making “pure” plastic products made with 100 percent HDPE.
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THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW can overwhelm even the most seasoned trade show attendee. That's why each January we pull together a collection of the best products on the exhibition floor—ones you should be sure to see.
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