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Wacky Weds; Composite Decking Lawsuits & Issues

Recently some calls out for help have been made on some homeowner / DIY friendly boards about forming a class action lawsuit. The culprit? Why it is some composite decking manufacturers & in particular AZEK, Correct Deck / GAF, TimberTech & Trex.  With the exception of AZEK (the start), it appears that most are in […]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: AZEK, Correct Deck CX, TimberTech, TREX May 29, 2013 By SLS

Utilizing Universal Design Principles to create an Accessible Deck

I don’t know about you but I like to be able to sit outside on my deck or porch and enjoy the weather while my wife likes to work outside in the garden. I do not foresee that changing anytime in the future, nor do most individuals with disabilities want to be cooped up inside. […]

Filed Under: Common Sense Building, Deck & Outdoor Living, Remodeling & Renovations, Universal Design Tagged With: Correct Deck CX September 19, 2009 By SLS

Deck Re-Skin Completed

In a prior post we showed the start of a deck re-skin project utilizing Correct Deck CX product. Except for me forgetting to order a few connectors that are required for the stair handrail, the project is essentially finished. While we were hoping to get completed last week, a few days rain and enrolling the kids […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations Tagged With: Correct Deck CX August 4, 2009 By SLS

Tired of staining and all that other maintenance that a wood deck requires?

How would you like to maintain this 540 Square Foot deck with 44 Lineal Feet of balusters & 58 Lineal Feet of Railing? Well based off the work involved, cost to hire someone to do it, amount of time the deck can’t be walked on and a problem with VOC’s – the decision was easy. It is […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations Tagged With: Correct Deck CX July 24, 2009 By SLS

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