2013 is really looking up for decking. Among the deck builders I speak with, there's a new vigor and expectation this will be a strong year: phones are ringing, requests for bids are up and job values are higher than they've been in years. Better yet... Read...

“Plastics.” That single word was a family friend’s business advice to recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) in the 1967 film “The Graduate.” If the movie had come out a couple decades later, that one word of advice might h... Read...

If there were a recipe for a perfect deck, it would certainly differ depending on the builder, but the basic ingredients might look something like: 1 cup additional square feet for entertaining and relaxing 1½ cups vantage point for enjoying the... Read...

A deck should be for cooking out, getting fresh air, and enjoying time with friends and family – not a time-consuming addition to your home “to-do” list. Composite decking does not need painting or sealing, so can help make “deck time” mean relaxa... Read...

In the market for decking? Chances are for those who answer “yes,” many will choose composite decking for their projects. Recent research predicts wood-plastic composite decking materials will experience double-digit demand gains through 2014, and ... Read...

According to 2009 Census data, last year was the first time in nearly three decades that the average size of new homes decreased – by almost 100 square feet to 2,438. A result of the economic downturn? Yes, but housing experts say the recession is ... Read...

Due to its durability, aesthetics, ease of use and environmental benefits, building professionals are increasingly using composite decking for residential and commercial new construction and renovation projects. With many composite decking options to... Read...

What is the right decision? Wood or Composite?   What is more green? Wood is a renewable resource that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as the tree grows and locks it away until wood decays or is burned.   Wood c... Read...