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By introducing new colors, materials and products for decks
and rails, manufacturers have opened up the doors for homeowners to
add more personality to their outdoor spaces. They also have swept
away a few dusty rules of decking, such as the need to maintain a
uniform color and material. Now, deck colors and materials no
longer need to match. They can just coordinate. Fortunately,
the options are simple enough that you don't need to hire a
professional designer. But it pays to be aware of the new products
and materials that are available, the color options that come with
them, and the ways...
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Friday, April 27, 2012 by
It’s that time of year when homeowners are lured outside by the
warm, sunny weather. Is your outdoor space ready to be enjoyed to
the fullest? If your deck or patio needs updating, catching up on
the top design innovations and trends will help you create an
inviting area that will add value to your home investment. This
year’s leading trends focus on blending functionality with beauty
to construct a stylish and usable space that requires little
maintenance. To create the best outdoor space on the block,
consider these popular ideas for your home. Decorative post caps A
big trend in decking is...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by
If you have decided to sell your home, that last thing you want is
for it to sit on the market for a long time. Taking some home
improvement steps before listing can make your house more
attractive to potential buyers and put you in a better position to
sell quickly. So what do you need to do to ensure that listing your
house floods your real estate agent’s office with showing requests?
1. Spiff up the entranceway Every interested buyer will enter
through your front door. Have you looked at your entranceway with a
critical eye lately? Consider replacing old or sagging screens. If
your front...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by
Deckorators, the nation’s leading brand of deck balusters and
decorative railing accessories, has introduced another industry
first called VersaCaps™ — decorative post caps with nested inserts
that allow for a snug fit over the most common size deck and fence
posts. With new VersaCaps, post size is no longer a barrier when
choosing the right post cap for your project. VersaCaps come with
three inserts perfectly nested inside the base, making them
adaptable for virtually any post ranging from 3-1/2”x3-1/2” to
4-5/8”x4-5/8”. The true-fitting nested inserts take the
guesswork out of matching up...
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by
Is this summer your family’s year to finally put in that backyard
pool they’ve been dreaming about? Or maybe you already have a pool
and you’re looking for a way to make using it an even more
enjoyable experience. Composite pool decking is a great way to
enhance the look, appeal and usability of any pool or hot tub.
Latitudes composite decking is a great choice, especially around
water, as it's slip resistant. Add matching composite pool deck
railing, aluminum pool railing from Deckorators
or Veranda vinyl pool fencing and you’ve got a great
start on your own personal outdoor oasis. Whether...
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Friday, June 3, 2011 by
A graspable secondary handrail is an important component to
consider when planning a deck with stairs. So whether you're
constructing a residential composite deck, lumber deck or a deck
made from other decking material, you're typically required to
install a graspable secondary handrail on one side of the deck's
stair railing when there are four or more stair risers
present. Key Residential Stair Handrail Requirements (IRC -
International Residential Code) Stairways having four or more
risers, or rising more than 30 inches in height, whichever is less,
must have at least one grab rail....
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by
Deckorators solar post caps add a great finishing touch to any deck
or fence. At night, they enhance your outdoor living area with a
soft, welcoming glow. With a top-mounted solar lens, rechargeable
double-A batteries and long-lasting LED bulbs, these eco friendly
products require no wiring and mount easily to wood deck posts,
composite deck post or vinyl posts.You’ll find they’re very easy to
install and maintain. To begin installation, remove the protective
clear plastic film from the top of the cap. Pull off the top by
gripping the sides firmly, and lifting it off. Then pull the red
tab (if...
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Thursday, December 9, 2010 by
Deckorators, creator of the Postcover, has launched a new and
improved cast stone Postcover deck railing accessory line that
boasts the look and feel of real masonry.Deckorators Cast Stone
Postcover mimics the look and feel of real stone columns, and is
made of glass-fiber reinforced concrete for increased strength and
superior protection against the elements. The Deckorators Postcover
is designed to coordinate well with wood, composite or vinyl deck
railing, wood deck columns and fence posts. Postcovers are
hand-painted and come in three unique styles: Gray Cobblestone,
Gray Fieldstone and...
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Thursday, April 29, 2010 by
New deck and deck railing products this year are more creative than
ever. Deckorators recently introduced its spring product lineup,
including fully integrated aluminum railing kits, recessed deck
lighting and a wide variety of decorative post caps. The new
Deckorators Aluminum Railing is designed to work with every
Deckorators baluster style and features a lifetime limited
warranty. Available in black and white, this exterior aluminum
railing offers robust, eye-catching profiles and comes in 36" and
42" rail heights. With the beauty and durability of this rail
structure, you'll want to make...
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 by
When you want to create a unique look for your outdoor living
space, consider tropical hardwood decking from Aljoma Lumber; it's
a sure-fire way to catch some attention. Tropical
hardwoods come in a multitude of species. Aljoma markets one
of their tropical species as Abaco decking. Abaco shares some of
the same features and characteristics as other popular hardwood
choices like Ipe and Cumaru (see Abaco / Ipe comparison). Ipe and
Cumaru, two durable and long lasting tropical hardwoods, help
create an exotic look for your deck and outdoor living area.IpeIpe
is a strong, super-durable hardwood...
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Thursday, October 1, 2009 by
With the real estate market slowly rebounding from its plunge and
credit still tight, housing figures show that more homeowners are
staying put. But that doesn’t mean they’re sitting idly by. People
are investing in affordable home upgrades that not only make an
immediate impact, but make their property more attractive should
they decide to put it on the market later. Today, when it comes to
upgrades for your home, it’s all about bang for the buck.
Homeowners are looking for the best return on investment as well as
simple, inexpensive ways to make dramatic improvements to their
homes. Outdoor...
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 by
If you have a deck or are planning on constructing a deck, then
consider installing wood lattice or plastic lattice as an accent or
barrier. Installing lattice on your deck is a great way to accent
your outdoor living area and add privacy. Commonly used as
skirting, lattice is a perfect solution for keeping pets and other
animals from digging or nesting under the deck. Adding lattice to
your composite lumber deck or pressure treated decking frame also
allows you to create a hidden storage area and helps conceal the
otherwise exposed wood deck support posts. Lattice can be used in a
variety of...
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Thursday, August 20, 2009 by
Post caps are ornamental accessories that serve a dual purpose —
they add beauty to the top of the post while providing cover from
the elements, which helps prevent cracking and
splintering.Standard 4x4 and 6x6 post caps are the most common size
post caps and are ideal for covering the top of cedar, pressure
treated wood, composite deck lumber, vinyl and metal posts on
decks, fences, porches, mailboxes or anywhere a finishing touch is
desired. Today you can choose from hundreds of
eye-catching post caps made from wood, vinyl, metal, composite and
glass. Some post caps are simple and...
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Friday, May 8, 2009 by
The surge in popularity of outdoor living space has brought many
new options to decorate railings, like outdoor lighting, decorative
balusters and eye-catching post caps. It’s no surprise virtually
every big box retailer, lumber dealer and garden house is stocking
many of these unique and affordable add-ons. Ornamental fence and
deck post caps help define your area by putting the finishing touch
on wood or vinyl fence posts and treated wood or composite wood
deck railings. Post caps come in an array of designs and can be
multifunctional to accent your outdoor living space and to spruce
up your...
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Friday, April 17, 2009 by
There are many different fence styles designed for a myriad of
reasons. When deciding on a type and material of fence, several
criteria must be taken into consideration. Items like a home’s
architecture, décor and outdoor living area along with the final
application of the fence are keys to determining the proper fence.
The choice of fencing will dramatically impact the look and feel of
your outdoor living space.The most popular fence material today is
still made of wood, but there are other great options on the market
worth considering: vinyl, composite lumber, iron, aluminum and
chain link....
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