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Framing a Deck That Lasts: Steel Deck Frames for Extreme Weather Conditions

A recent FOX Weather headline reads, “Severe weather outbreak threatens over 146 million with giant hail, strong tornadoes an...

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Not Your Average Remodeler: Villandry Frames Every Deck with Steel

For over 30 years, the Villandry name has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship. Formerly known as Rick Villandry Remode...

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Wood Deck Framing: The Impact of Outdated Building Methods in Natural Disasters

 Tune into any news channel these days, and it’s hard to ignore the frequency of natural disasters (devastating wildfire...

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Railing

Why Aluminum Railing is Built to Last in Harsh Climates

Even when properly maintained, wood railing products will eventually deteriorate after long-term exposure to the elements (mo...

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How Do You Make a Deck Fire-Resistant?

When building in fire-prone areas, a deck isn’t just a nice-to-have backyard feature— it becomes a part of the home’s first l...

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Railing

How to Choose the Best Material for Outdoor Deck Stair Railings

"Outdoor stair ideas" is a trending Google search term… that checks out! After all, many homeowners are commissioning multi-l...

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Fencing

How Long Will Aluminum Fencing Last? Durable Residential Fencing Options

When it comes to choosing the right residential fencing for your property, there’s more to consider than just perimeter safet...

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Fencing

How Steel Fencing Supports a Sustainable Backyard

Today, "sustainability" is so much more than a buzzword among the next generation of homeowners. A 2024 third-party study fou...

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Framing

Deck Framing Made Easy: How Do You Install a Steel Frame Deck?

In a recent House Beautiful article, experts suggest that the biggest deck design trends of the year are cantilevered or “flo...

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Steel vs Wood Deck Framing: Project Cost Comparison

The "steel vs wood framing" debate is a familiar one for many in the deck building world. Wood deck framing has been the trad...

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Why Choose a Steel Frame for a Balcony?

We've heard design experts refer to balconies as "bite-sized backyards…" and for good reason! These compact outdoor areas can...

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Framing

Deck Building Codes for Fire-Safety: What You Need to Know

A newly commissioned or remodeled deck holds the potential to serve as a direct extension of our home. But if not built corre...

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Framing

Building a WUI-Compliant Outdoor Living Space

According to 2024 data, approximately 52,477 wildfires burned over 8.4 million acres of land in wildlife-urban interface (WUI...

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Railing

Why Cable Deck Railings Are a Contractor’s Best Friend for Winter Projects

To some, winter may not seem like an ideal time for outdoor home improvement. But the colder part of the year typically offer...

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Framing

Precision Construction’s Kelly, a Crusader for Fire-Safe Steel Deck Framing

For over two decades, Scott Kelly, a Fortress® Alliance Member and the owner of Precision Construction, has built long-l...

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