Archadeck Outdoor Living

Lateral Bracing for a Second-Story Deck

There are alternatives to using the lateral-load anchors described in the IRC, if... More

Lateral Bracing Alternatives

Anchoring decks to the foundation rather than to the interior framing simplifies a... More

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Dealing With Dangerous Decks

Decks fail for various reasons. But, given that not all contractors are qualified to inspect decks, who should be the one to determine how stable and safe the structure is? More

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Decks Only One Part Of Outdoor

Surviving the home-building slump by becoming an outdoor-living contractor More

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Charge For Deck Design?

Some deck contractors ask prospects for a design retainer. That's a way to get homeowners to commit to the project and to get paid for the time it took to design the deck. More

Product Innovation: On Site with LiteSteel Beams

Product Innovation: On Site with LiteSteel Beams More

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Both Sides of the Satisfaction Equation

Rick Provost offer a case study of how a remodeling company saved a customer relationship. More

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Deck Sales Set To Rise, Market Report Says

A market research report projects a 10% sales increase for the residential deck and rail market. Some deck builders are already seeing the uptick. More

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Big-Box Installed Services, Part I

In the first of a three-part series, Web columnist Rick Provost explains the pros and cons of working with large hardware retailers on installed sales. More

Should You Buy a Deck Franchise?

The cost of entry can be high, but the precanned know-how might be worth the price. More

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