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Over 40 million of decks in the United States are over 20 years old. If you have not inspected the structural integrity of your deck in the past 20 years, or you have a home with a deck you know nothing about, this is the time to inspect the decking for potential hazards. Summer is …
On this episode of DeckBusters™, Mike and Emily test Advantage Ipe™ against today’s modern decking options (capstock composite and PVC). You might be surprised to see the results. Then again, if you know anything about the rugged, natural durability of exotic hardwoods, you probably won’t be too shocked. But, how do the latest plastic options …
DeckBusters™ is finally here! Click to watch various decking materials get put to extremely high impact testing. We’ve said that Advantage Ipe™ is tough…but how tough? Click below to watch the surprising results! (Every board we tested was one-inch thick (5/4×6).
If the streets of Las Vegas could talk, what do you think their stories would be? Bars, casinos, and clubs line Las Vegas Boulevard, and attract the widest (and wildest) array of people any metropolitan city has ever seen. The Treasure Island Resort is one of Vegas’ most popular destinations. This pirate themed oasis attracts …
As a homeowner, you face a lot of concerns with the upkeep of your property. Ensuring your deck is safe, reliable, and long-lasting should not be one of those concerns. Deck collapses have increased over the years, due to the fact decks are getting older, built with inadequate fasteners, or are made of materials that …
Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is known for its cold climate and beautiful architecture. Being a metropolitan city with such a large population, the city council decided to create a series of boardwalks that would bring tourism to the pristine Toronto waterfront. Fun Fact: Did you know that Toronto is actually colder than Green Bay …
Sometimes people like to remodel their deck because they’re sick of the look. Sometimes, it’s a necessity. When one Florida couple decided to buy their new island home, they were shocked to see the condition of the deck. As you’ll see in the picture below, not only was this deck in bad shape…stepping on it …