Archive for the ‘Advice for Homeowners’ Category
Cost Comparison: Composite vs. Wood Decking
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010Product Specialist Otto Kinzel returns to compare costs – both short-term and long-term – between composite and traditional wood decking.
Deck Collapse Demo from DeckExpo 2010
Thursday, September 16th, 2010Right across from our showfloor (#5812) at DeckExpo 2010 was a great demo showing the dangers of improper deck building. The use of proper tools, fasteners and building techniques, as well as maintenance, are necessary in creating a safe and stable outdoor space.
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Building A Composite Deck – Start To Finish
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Composite Deck - by Rolling Ridge Deck Co
Photographs of a Recent Deck Installation by Professional Contractors
This week’s post comes Barry Streett – owner & president of Rolling Ridge Deck Company in Evergreen Colorado. For more information on Barry and his company, visit www.rollingridgedeck.com.
A few months ago, a great debate got going on this blog about whether or not homeowners could build their own composite decks without professional training. No matter what side you’re on, I think we can all agree building a composite deck involves many steps and lots of precision work. (more…)
Keep Spills From Becoming Stubborn Stains on Your Composite Deck
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Stain Prevention on Fiberon Decking
This week’s video post is from Southwest Fence & Deck, Inc, in Carrollton, Texas.
Why Hire a Pro? Pt. II
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Deck Builder
Professionally built Fiberon Horizon Deck in Ipe
Professional Deck Builder Bayn Wood returns to On Board with the second installment of his “Why Hire a Pro?” series. For more info from Bayn and his company visit www.autumnwoodconstruction.com or Bayn’s blog.
The benefits of hiring a professional deck builder not only apply to the quality of your deck, but also the design and functionality of your outdoor space. A professional deck builder can make the difference between a unique, high-quality, up-to-code deck and the standard square, cookie cutter project. Here are a couple of additional reasons to consider hiring a professional for your deck installation: (more…)
