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Now that warmer temperatures are taking hold,
people are heading to their favorite outdoor spots, like the deck.
Once primarily used for sunbathing, decks have grown into outdoor
living spaces to work, relax, cook, dine and entertain -- day or
night. And deck options have grown with them. Here are a few basics
any deck planner should consider: Decking materials Wood, composite
or plastic? It’s perhaps the most important - and most difficult --
choice to make because cost, durability and maintenance needs can
vary significantly. Wood can be the most affordable or the most
expensive...
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Friday, January 18, 2013 by
Latitudes® decking and railing products, will unveil
an all-new Latitudes decking product at the International Builders
Show in Las Vegas.: Latitudes Wave™, which will offer many of the
superior features of other Latitudes decking lines, at a more
affordable price. Like superior Latitudes products, Latitudes
Wave™ features Strandex technology that’s extruded with a contour
profile and slotted edges to be used with the Equator hidden
fastening system. Latitudes Wave is available in Gray and Walnut,
and opens the door to homeowners who want the beauty and endurance
of a wood-composite...
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Friday, September 28, 2012 by
You've decided to add a new composite deck to your home. A wise
investment. Composite decking, such as natural-looking materials
from Latitudes Decking and Railing , brings visual appeal
to your home and expands your living space. The first step is to
decide what design best fits your use. While the size of your house
and yard, along with your budget, will impact your design options,
there are still a multitude of choices to be made during this
important planning phase. Basic Composite Deck Designs If you have
a smaller backyard, a limited budget or simply prefer a minimalist
approach to...
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 by
Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer who’s built a
fabulous Deckorators deck this season, a professional builder who
depends on Deckorators products to deliver spectacular results, or
have an existing deck that you've incorporated Deckorators products
into, this contest is for you! Share a few quality photos of your
handiwork and you could win up to $1,000 in the 2012 Best Deck
Contest! The Deckorators Best Deck Contest is back, and
participation — as well as anticipation — is mounting. With big
money on the table, grab your camera when your deck project is
wrapped up, and send us a few...
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Friday, April 27, 2012 by
Available at many lumberyards and big box retailers, Deckorators
Scenic glass deck baluster infills are both a dramatic and
practical accessory for your custom deck railing. If you have young
children, these railing infills allow them to view the yard safely.
Deckorators Scenic Glass Balusters are made of durable 5/16-inch
tempered safety glass, which makes them extremely durable. These
balusters are also an advantage grownups too as they can relax in a
Adirondack chair or chaise lounge while glancing out to view the
pool, lake or wooded area without having to stand. Glass balusters
will also...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by
Over the years Deckorators has built a solid brand reputation by
offering innovation, durable deck railing accessories like
balusters and post caps. Now Deckorators has broadened its product
range to include CXT co-extruded composite deck railing kits and
aluminum deck railing kits. Showcased in the Deckorators booth at
the 2012 Builders' Show in Orlando, both Deckorators CXT Railing
System and Aluminum Railing System were highlighted using an
assortment of Deckorators brand balusters, including the new copper
colored round baluster, solar post caps and hardwood cap railing
and Duo Connectors...
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Thursday, November 3, 2011 by
We received nearly 100 entries for consideration during this
competition. The judges were impressed with the creativity and
superior workmanship from both DIYers/consumers and professional
builders. Each photo submission was ranked by creative use of deck
building material and overall appearance. Congratulations to the
top three winners and honorable mentions. Thanks to all who
participated and made this a great deck competition! Grand Prize
Winner Doug Mominee, Around Your House, LLC. Lambertville, MI Deck
Details: 1800+ Square foot deck. Hardwood deck is Ipe, rail
Postcovers are Deckorators...
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Friday, September 23, 2011 by
Beautifully built for the long haul, Deckorators CXT Deck Railing
features: Co-extruded cap made from two layers of materials and
incorporates Strandex® technology inside for superior long-term
performance The consistent cap stock finish looks like real painted
wood, is ultra-low maintenance and provides long-term durability
and strength Unique “U-bracket” design provides a fastener free
appearance in this easy-to-install alternative to other railing
systems on the market Two distinct profiles and three colors:
Contemporary and Colonial in white, black and an all new bronze 15
deck baluster...
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by
For many of us, it just doesn't feel like summer until you’ve
cooked outdoors. Dining and cooking al fresco is so popular, in
fact, that according to the American Society of Landscape
Architects, nearly 95 percent of residential landscape architects
say kitchens and other entertaining spaces are their most
frequently requested project. An outdoor kitchen can be the
crowning glory of your custom-designed treated wood or tropical
hardwood deck or composite wood deck or patio. Here are key
features that every outdoor kitchen should have: Defined cooking
space for custom decks and patios makes...
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 by
You’ve probably heard the expression “God is in the details.” Well,
when it comes to creating a truly unique and beautiful deck design,
the right mix of details can create a heavenly result. Every deck
is essentially a blank canvas. Adding design details such as
ornamental post caps, decorative balusters and deck inlays, can
turn your blank canvas into a custom deck that is a work of art.
Not sure which details will work best for your tastes and design
parameters? Deck design software can help you envision how your
deck will look with the addition of certain details. The Deck
Visualizer is a...
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 by
New deck trends include low maintenance decking, unique railing and
railing accessories as well as lighting options. And as the trend
for enjoying customized decks and outdoor living space grows,
personalized outdoor living areas are the latest in home
improvement upgrades.Building or updating an existing deck isn't
simply a great investment: It provides opportunities to personalize
your backyard or porch and customize the look to your taste. And
with many families staying home this summer thanks to high gas
pricing and a recovering economy, why not build your perfect area
for entertaining?By...
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Monday, March 7, 2011 by
Universal Consumer Products has added a second deck railing system
to the Deckorators® brand lineup called CXT. The Deckorators CXT
railing system is co-extruded for ultralow-maintenance and is
available through Wolf, the newest distributor of Deckorators brand
products. The CXT railing system will be showcased at the 2011 JLC
Live tradeshow in New England, beginning March 25.Deckorators CXT
railing emulates the look of real painted wood and combines proven
Strandex® technology on the interior with an ultralow-maintenance
exterior cap stock for long-term durability and strength.
Deckorators...
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Friday, January 14, 2011 by
Turn your deck design ideas into reality with the Latitudes Deck
Visualizer interactive deck program. This deck design software
allows you to freely design a unique, conceptual composite decking
and railing layout.The Latitudes Deck Visualizer is an intuitive
program that allows users to create a custom look in just a few
minutes. This unique deck design tool can be used on virtually any
computer or mobile device and allows you to print your custom deck
design, save it, e-mail it to your contractor or share it with
friends and family.Latitudes Deck Visualizer incorporates real life
background...
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by
Deckorators Deck Visualizer is a free interactive deck design
program for generating a unique, conceptual deck design.The Deck
Visualizer is an intuitive program that allows users to create a
custom look within minutes. This unique deck design tool can be
used on virtually any computer or mobile device and allows you to
print your custom deck design, save it, e-mail it to your
contractor or share it with friends and family.Deckorators Deck
Visualizer incorporates realistic background scenes and gives the
designer complete control of selecting decking types and color,
railing styles and a...
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Monday, November 1, 2010 by
Installing deck skirting on your Latitudes composite lumber deck or
pressure treated wood deck will help hide an uninteresting open
area and will give your custom-built deck a more robust look and
design appeal. Deck skirting also helps keep unwanted animals from
getting under the deck, hides the treated lumber framing and adds
privacy for raised decks with hot tubs.Most deck skirting is
constructed with lattice panels or vertical boards made from
treated wood or composite decking. Lattice is available in both
pressure-treated wood and plastic. Plastic deck lattice is
available in several...
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Friday, August 13, 2010 by
Adding or updating a deck to your home's outdoor living area can be
a significant investment, so you’ll want to make sure you have a
top notch deck builder working on your wood or composite decking
project. It’s critical to make sure you hire a experienced,
reputable contractor with a history of quality deck building and
satisfied customers.Doing your homework will help make a good
choiceGet recommendations from your friends, family and local
lumberyard and then check in with the Better Business Bureau for a
list of members in your area. Look for yard signs and see what work
is underway in...
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by
Create the look of your dream deck in minutes with the latest deck
design tool.The sky’s the limit with this new Deck Visualizer deck
design software. The Deck Visualizer lets you explore your
imagination by selecting from hundreds of decking and railing
combinations, designed with two industry-leading brands in mind:
Deckorators and Latitudes. Deck Visualizer deck design
software lets your imagination take over. Simply select a deck
scene, then begin to drag and drop (or click) endless combinations
of decking and railing products to create your custom deck design.
Along the way to your...
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Monday, July 26, 2010 by
"I wanted to write to give you a testimonial about the Deckorators
products.Our company is committed to providing high-end design and
construction services for our customers. We try to stay on
top of the latest products and trends in the industry. One of
the greatest improvements in deck construction over the past
generation has been the improvements in deck handrail design, and
Deckorators has been a leader in this movement. All-wood deck
handrails used to be the mainstay, but they had little
architectural interest and they aged poorly. Deckorators came along
and changed everything. For more...
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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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Saturday, March 13, 2010 by
If you're preparing to sell your home this spring but aren't in a
position to invest in ambitious renovations, such as a kitchen
remodel or new hardwood floors, the best advice is to look to the
"bonus" spaces in and around your home and maximize their
appeal.Decks, patios, sunrooms and porches have always been popular
with home buyers, but real estate agents say that too often those
spaces are neglected or not used to their best advantage.Upgrades
that add living space adds value, and the least expensive way to
gain space is to build a deck or turn the one you have into an
outdoor room by...
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