When assessing decking materials — wood vs. composites — you may be surprised by which material has a lower environmental impact.
Engineered to be extremely hard and durable, DassoXTR bamboo decking planks offer a pest-, water-, fungus-, and fire-resistant surface for outdoor living spaces with a unique aesthetic.
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Hanley Wood product editors are scouring the 2010 International Builders’ Show floor for the latest and most interesting introductions. Here are 13 finds from the show’s opening day.
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The exterior products company expands its GAF Decking Systems business with the acquisition.
New green products from ECR International, Viance, Zephyr, and Knauf Insulation
A lot has happened since four enterprising Mobil executives found a way to meld recycled grocery bags and wood flour to create the first wood-plastic composite decking. The development of what became Trex in 1996 marked the beginning of an industry that's giving wood decking a run for its money.
We recently did something we rarely do: A previous contractor walked off a high-end project run by an architect/construction manager, so we sent a crew to complete the exterior framing, trim work, and siding. Bob Chew, CGR, CKD, is head of the R.W. Chew Group, a company that owns RemodelWright....