May is National Deck Safety Month – How Safe is Your Deck?

In recent years there has been an increase in the number of decks that have collapsed, fallen apart, or failed in some other way. In many of those cases, these failures could have been prevented with routine maintenance. In an effort to increase public awareness that regular inspections and maintenance of existing decks and proper installation of new decks save …

Picture the Perfect Deck

Designing a deck is an exciting endeavor. But even the best design on paper still leaves much to the imagination. You may have a good idea of what you want your deck to look like in terms or size, shape and features, but it’s harder to get an ideas for how colors, accessories, and options will look or combine with …

Winter Deck Safety 101

Before the first chance of significant snowfall of the season, check to see if your deck is prepared to handle the weight or if it needs some repair work. Unfortunately deck safety is typically neglected until a deck collapses. In recent years, the number of deck collapses has been on the rise because most homeowners don’t realize the life expectancy …

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Benefits of Having a Composite Deck in the Winter Months

Traditionally, decks were built from wood. However, with the scarcity, increased prices, and growing periodic maintenance of lumber, building decks with composite materials like railings or deck boards has become more common. If you are somebody who cannot withstand annual maintenance for your wooden deck, then composite decks can be a real treat for you. For the most efficient and …