If you're planning to build a new deck in Montgomery County, Howard County, or Prince George’s County, one of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing the right decking material.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
If you're planning to build a new deck in Montgomery County, Howard County, or Prince George’s County, one of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing the right decking material.
So, you want to add a screen porch to your Northern Virginia or Maryland home. Great! Now, how do you make sure you do that in the smartest financial way possible? Here are the top tips and insight straight from a custom design and build firm all about how to increase screen porch ROI.
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Monday, October 18, 2021
When it comes to outdoor living spaces, insects are a huge nuisance! It’s a particularly big problem in the Northern Virginia and Maryland regions. During certain parts of the year in these areas, mosquitoes and other bugs can make your deck or porch feel downright unusable. If you’re aiming for a bug-proof exterior living space, here are some best building practices to look for in your design and build firm.
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Monday, October 18, 2021
The pandemic has significantly changed the design and build industry. Whether you’re looking to add an outdoor kitchen, a screen porch, a deck, or some other outdoor living space in 2021 or 2022, here are helpful tips to ensure you enjoy a seamless, on-schedule build.
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Monday, May 10, 2021
If you’re thinking about building a deck in your Virginia or Maryland home in 2021, you might have heard a thing or two about steel deck framing. Especially with the lumber shortage and price increase, people are actively looking for alternatives to building with wood. If you opt for a steel deck frame from a company like Fortress Building Products, what can you expect to pay versus a traditional pressure-treated system?