Deck Lighting 101 – Incandescent or LED Bulb – Pros & Cons

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect light fixture for your deck, you may be wondering what type of bulb is right for you. Incandescent Bulb Pros: Incandescent bulbs are light on your wallet with their low pricing. They even come in many different shapes and wattages. These types of bulbs also emit softer and warmer …

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Deck Lighting 101 – Recessed Lighting Options: What You Need to Know

Whether you want to illuminate your deck, stairs, doorways, or pathways, recessed lighting is the perfect choice. Recessed light fixtures add the perfect touch to you outdoor setting. Not only are they easy on your eyes, but the light it gives will provide you with a sense of safety. You can rest assured that recessed …

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Deck Lighting 101 – Low Voltage, Line, or Solar Power Sources?

Deciding what kind of power you want for your deck lighting is the first step. You want to illuminate your outdoor space with the best light fixtures available. The question is what is the best choice for your deck? The first question you need to answer is based on the three main power sources for …

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Pro Installation Tip: How to Frame Your Deck Around a Tree

You’ve found the perfect plan and location for your new deck. There is only one small issue: a huge tree is blocking the space where you desire the installation to be. All might seem lost, but don’t worry, you do have options. You can move the tree, although this might appear to be absurd. Finding …

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Siding Installation Pro Tip: Don’t Rely on Back-Priming

Back-priming is the process of applying a coat of primer to wood, or siding, to prevent moisture from entering the material. Now, why don’t we just do that instead of going the long way around this? Priming does not completely protect the materials from moisture, but it is extremely important that if you oil the …

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Siding Installation Pro Tip: What You Need to Know About Furring Strips

How is airspace created between rainscreen siding and the housewrap? By using furring strips. Furring is a process that has been around since the 16th century. Originating in England, it was developed to solve the problem of ships that were too narrow. They would lay another plank on top of the previous plank to expand …

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Siding Installation Pro Tip: How to Choose the Right Screws & Hardware

Hardware is the most essential element to your Advantage Rainscreen Siding™ project, or any project for that matter. If you don’t know what is holding your home together, how will you know if it’s reliable? It might be tough to distinguish the good from the bad, when all of these companies have conflicting information. But …

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