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Sunny days and clear skies are perfect for making exterior home
improvements. Homeowners want to use their time and money wisely,
so it’s important to choose projects that don't require a whole lot
of maintenance and have a good return on investment. Consider a top
exterior project that will increase your home’s value and curb
appeal – like a color treated lumber deck or fence. And, because
you won't have immediate maintenance like staining or sealing,
you’ll get more time to enjoy the beauty of your outdoor area.
Fence, railing or deck upgrades: no painting or staining required
If you’re...
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by
Deck Safety Month and a good time to inspect decks for the
upcoming deck season. A thorough inspection is important: More than
40 million decks in the U.S. are older than 20 years, and deck
failures and injuries are increasing. Take advantage of Deck Safety
Month by using the following tips and resources to carefully
inspect your deck and make it hazard-free. When inspecting, take
time to check: Railings and balusters Are balusters or railings
rotted or corroded? Do they need replacing? If so, you might
consider a complete swap with durable and long-lasting composite or
metal materials such...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 by
Say goodbye to annual staining of your treated lumber deck
or fence when you build with ProWood Dura Color™. ProWood Dura
Color pressure-treated lumber isn’t pre-stained; instead, the color
is driven deep into the wood fibers during the pressure-treating
process, penetrating the wood through-and-through and allowing the
natural characteristics of the wood to remain visible. Best of all,
ProWood Dura Color features a two-year color-assurance limited
warranty and a lifetime limited warranty against rot and termites.
That’s why ProWood Dura Color lumber is perfect for decking,
railings, fencing...
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by
Deck lovers, here’s a grand opportunity
from Deckorators, the leader in deck railing and accessories: Show
off your deck in the annual Deckorators 2013 “Best Deck” Contest
for a chance to win up to $1,000. New this year, Deckorators will
also award the grand prize winner a one-year membership to the
North American Decking & Railing Association (NADRA). Building
professionals, do-it-yourselfers and homeowners are invited to
submit deck pictures between May 1, 2013, and September 30, 2013,
for a chance to win. Entries must incorporate Deckorators
products and will be judged on two...
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by
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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Monday, April 15, 2013 by
How desperate can a deck get?
That’s what ProWood wants to know. ProWood, the leader in
professional-grade, pressure-treated lumber, is giving desperate
deck owners across the nation a chance for a deck makeover through
its ProWood “Desperate Deck” Contest. ProWood is asking homeowners
to send pictures of decks in their most desperate state – damaged,
unstable, color-worn … whatever they deem as desperate. One
desperate deck will then be selected to receive a $20,000 makeover
with ProWood lumber and accessories. How to enter The
ProWood “Desperate Deck” Contest is open to U.S....
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Friday, April 5, 2013 by
ProWood Dura Color™ fencing may look like it's pre-stained, but
it's actually colorized to a cedar or redwood look during the
pressure-treating process. ProWood Dura Color is the latest
advancement in pressure-treated lumber. Not only is Dura Color
fencing treated with an EPA-registered wood preservative system to
protect against termite attack and rot, it’s also color-infused, so
pigment is driven deep into the wood fibers, creating beauty that’s
guaranteed to stand up to the elements for years! Build your
ProWood fence from the ground up using individual ProWood treated
fence posts and...
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Monday, April 1, 2013 by
Spring is coming and the hibernation is ending! It's time to
head outdoors to soak in the warmer temps and get reacquainted with
outdoor living spaces-and neighbors. But you don't need the sun to
enjoy that beautiful deck you've designed and built-all you need is
LED lighting. Energy efficient LED lighting will allow you
to enjoy and show off your deck, and eliminate the dangerous "black
holes" created as stairs and railings disappear into the darkness
of the newly warm nights. And homeowners have many lighting options
to set the mood with as little or as much light as they please:
Here...
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Friday, March 29, 2013 by
Each piece of ProWood® Professional Grade lumber carries an end tag
which has essential information for any builder or
do-it-yourselfer, including: The preservative used The appropriate
end use (i.e., above ground or ground contact) The quality
standards it meets Safe handling information
Description of use. Warranty
statement. Code report for treatment. Code for use/exposure
category (see Description of Use). Treatment authority. Third party
quality inspection (assures product has passed retention and
penetration test). When starting a building project, it's
important to...
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Friday, March 29, 2013 by
Use Ultra-Bright Accessories and High-Energy Hues on Your Deck this
Spring and Summer to Stimulate your Senses and Boost your Spirits
Color is everywhere this year. Gone (…yawn…) are neutrals’ days of
design dominance. Just ask Pantone. Widely acknowledged as the
leading authority on color trends, Pantone has named Emerald
17-5641 Color of the Year and forecasts Lemon Zest, Poppy Red and
Nectarine to be popular as well. Likewise, Sherwin-Williams
predicts June Day, Kumquat, Exuberant Pink and Gladiola will make a
big splash this spring and summer. For deck enthusiasts,
there’s nowhere more...
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 by
JLC LIVE is no ordinary trade show. Which is why it’s a
PERFECT place for Abaco Decking—because Abaco is no ordinary
product. Abaco will be at JLC LIVE tomorrow and Friday
(March 22 and 23), Booth # 1320, and we’ll be building mini-decks
so you can see all of its great benefits. Abaco is an
environmentally friendly, exotic wood deck that naturally resists
rot, decay and termites and is highly resistant to splintering and
other problems. We’ll show you how beautiful and durable it
is. We’ll show you how easy it is to put together using the
Pro Plug® System. We’ll talk about our Class-A...
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Thursday, March 7, 2013 by
Universal Forest Products touts its ProWood® brand of premium
pressure-treated lumber as "Professional Grade." Why is ProWood
better? ProWood is made with superior quality lumber that's
consistently treated to the highest industry standards. ProWood
pressure treated lumber is perfect for serious do-it-yourselfers
and contractors, alike, and backed by a lifetime limited warranty.
ProWood is quality lumber treated with the world’s leading
preservatives recognized for their enduring natures and
environmental qualities, It will fill treated lumber needs for all
users with the quality expected by...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by
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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Thursday, January 24, 2013 by
When large-scale residential or commercial building projects
must meet the very strictest building code fire safety ratings,
only wood that earns a Class A flame spread rating will do. Abaco
makes the cut. What Makes Abaco a Superior, Class A-Rated Wood?
According to the ICC International Building Code’s gold standard
for certification — the ASTM E84-12b Test for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials — Abaco can boast a Class A
rating. These tests analyze wood and rate it in three classes—A, B
or C—based on the allowable limits of flame spread and smoke
development for each...
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Monday, January 21, 2013 by
Although ProWood pressure treated lumber protects against rot
and termites, a little maintenance should to be performed to
maximize protection against fading and weathering. This periodic
maintenance will allow you to enjoy on your deck area for years.
Add color and water repellent Wood Sealer Start by applying a
topical sealant to your new project for surface protection. I do
not recommend use of a conventional multicoat paint system or
varnish. The performance is nearly always disappointing and
scraping and sanding and often must precede repainting. Instead,
choose an outdoor wood sealer....
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Saturday, January 19, 2013 by
New Deckorators low-voltage accent lighting for outdoor
living spaces to be introduced at IBS Lighted balusters,
recessed lighting, post cap lights add beauty, drama to decks,
patios, stairs Deckorators will unveil exciting new products
including accent lighting, solar baluster lights, balusters, and
new post cap designs, at next week’s International Builders Show in
Las Vegas. Included in the new product offering to debut at IBS,
Jan. 22-24, 2013, are: Low-voltage lighting. This new line of
low-voltage accent lighting offers all you’ll need to light an
outdoor living area with flair. •...
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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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Thursday, January 17, 2013 by
Entrepreneur Brett Schlosser has so many ideas, they’re
practically bursting out of his head. So much so, he’s on the verge
of single-handedly ushering in a construction revolution. UFP is
proudly hosting Schlosser’s company, PreBuck, at the World of
Concrete show in Las Vegas in February to help debut his
engineering innovations and introduce his advances to a much wider
audience than the fans he’s already garnered throughout the greater
Grand Rapids, MI area. PreBuck’s parapet caps, window and door
framing systems, and “wet set” sill plate installation all focus on
combining strength and...
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by
Clad in soft downy plumage, the chickadee Fears no cold in
its nest in the hollow of tree: And it comes to the garden to pick
up the seed The dear little children cast out for its feed. - From
“The Little Chickadee Warbler of the Winter Woods” by Isaac
McLellan (1806-1899) Where temperatures are cold and the ground is
covered in snow, feeding birds and squirrels is a very popular
winter hobby. That’s probably because it takes so little time and
effort to offer healthy, much-appreciated food to your backyard
friends while simultaneously providing endless entertainment and
educational...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 by
Top photo: Nate Salnick - 2011 Best Deck Contest Entry It
may be cold and snowy out there, and parents may be busier thinking
about their Elf on the Shelf’s next escapade rather than how to set
a pretty dining table for their first barbeque next summer, but
true die-hard deck-lovers dream of their outdoor living space all
year round. Therefore, why not give the gift of anticipation during
the darkest time of the year and bring a little taste of summer’s
warmth of into their lives this holiday season? Some of the best
gift ideas for the deck-lovers in your life include: Gifts for
serving food...
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