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Posts Tagged ‘composite decking’
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
 Whether you are a decking professional or merely an enthusiast, you’ll be glad to hear that the biggest news in the decking industry right now is that sales are slowly but surely starting to get better.
According to a report from PlasticNews.com, the decking industry is seeing a steady rebound in sales of non-wood decking material. This is in stark contrast to the sluggish sales of 2009, which most industry professionals blame on the collapse of the housing market and the recession.
Here are a few highlights from the report:
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Tags: aluminum handrails, composite decking, deck industry news
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010
 Many people choose composite decking material because it doesn’t require paint or sealer, it doesn’t produce splinters, and it is relatively easy to maintain. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t maintenance required. Here are five tips for keeping a good-looking composite deck:
1. Clean. One of the biggest threats to composite decking’s appearance is the growth of mold and mildew. These nasty annoyances can attack both the wood and the plastic in your composite deck, so keeping your deck free of them is a must.
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Tags: composite deck maintenance, composite decking, decking material
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
 Home improvement spending is on the rise, and consumers are expected to fork over more than $121 billion this year on home remodeling and construction projects, FoxBusiness reports. But the question more homeowners need to ask when preparing to shell out for home upgrades is: Will I get my money back on this investment?
When it comes to the bottom line–increasing the value of your home–not all home improvement projects pay off. Sure, your new Italian marble floors might be attractive to buyers, but they won’t necessarily inspire people to drop more money on your house. So what home improvement projects are worth it?
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Tags: cedar deck, composite decking, home improvement
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
 The phones at our Salem store have been ringing nonstop since the Salem Mid-Valley Yard, Garden & Patio Show last weekend, where Rick’s once again displayed our popular pergolas and composite decking.
Since then, we’ve been swamped with requests for on-site estimates and have had to bring in extra manpower from other Rick’s locations to handle the increased interest we received from the show. What a great place to be!
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Tags: composite decking, pergola
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Friday, March 26th, 2010
 After a winter’s worth of cold and rainy weather, your deck could probably use a little TLC. If you’re like many homeowners and you purchased a house with a deck already attached, you may not have a clear idea how old it is or how it was constructed. With around 40 million decks in the United States that are more than 20 years old, it’s important to stay on top of making sure your deck is structurally sound.
As you begin sprucing up your backyard for the coming spring, include a deck inspection to look for any safety issues or needed repairs. Here’s a checklist from the North American Deck and Railing Association to help ensure your deck remains barefoot-friendly and accident-free: (more…)
Tags: composite decking, deck safety, wood deck
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
 Everyone’s buzzing about “staycations,” the big trend in recreation this summer.
It’s true that as the economy has caused travel budgets to shrink, homeowners are increasingly choosing to spend their money at home, creating outdoor living spaces to replace weekend and summer getaways. Demand for products such as grills, outdoor heaters, and outdoor furniture and accessories is expected to increase almost four percent annually during the next three years, according to market research firm The Freedonia Group.
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Tags: cedar decking, composite decking, outdoor living space
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Whether you are a decking professional or merely an enthusiast, you’ll be glad to hear that the biggest news in the decking industry right now is that sales are slowly but surely starting to get better.
