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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
When you’re looking to create the perfect outdoor space, it’s understandable to want to work with gold-standard products and companies. If Trex composite decking is on your list, here's a brief history of Trex decking to give you insight and context into this decking and outdoor accessories brand.
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Monday, January 06, 2020
If you’re considering a low-maintenance deck remodel or rebuild this year, there are four companies to follow. Each brings something slightly different to the table, so the right decking company for you is going to depend on aesthetic preference, budget, design requirements, and desired materials. To help clarify what these various decking companies have to offer, the following is a brief rundown of each brand.
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Thursday, January 02, 2020
When it comes to home construction projects, many homeowners simply accept that long material lead times are part of the process, and this is understandably frustrating. When you’re ready and excited to jump into your home improvement project, the last thing you want is to wait around for parts to get shipped to your contractor. This is why the minimal lead time on Archatrak porcelain pavers and other materials makes such a big difference to their customer base.
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Monday, December 23, 2019
There are a lot of options when thinking about what to use for your deck project. Composite decking PVC decking, and Hardwood decking are always potential considerations. However, have you thought about using Pressure Treated Decking for your project? Pressure Treated Decking has a ton of advantages and can save you some serious $$$ on larger projects. Pressure Treated Decking gives you the freedom to build just about anything that you can imagine.....
When a local homeowner approached Design Builders, Inc. to create a shaded space for her backyard, she hoped to begin by restoring her existing cedar deck. However, when it was deemed beyond repair, a full-scale deck replacement was in order. This is an in-depth look at how this contemporary Maryland deck design came to be.
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Monday, December 16, 2019
The most ground-level deck (portion closest to the driveway) connects the front pathway, rear garage exit, and sun room exit to the backyard. It features a wide, curved staircase and other landings to accommodate the various entry and exit points, as well as an upper grilling space/alternative grill and barbecue area to the pavilion.