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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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FAQ: Should I close my crawl space vents during winter?

FAQ: Should I close my crawl space vents during winter?

In short the answer is generally yes, they should be closed up during the winter months. If you follow our Monthly Maintenance Schedule, we recommend the month of October as ...

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FAQ: Do I need to change my HVAC filter monthly?

FAQ: Do I need to change my HVAC filter monthly?

If you follow our Monthly Maintenance Program, the first item we have listed is "Change out your HVAC filter." This has brought up a few questions, namely: Do I need ...

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FAQ: Exterior HVAC units - Should I cover my unit, or... fall & wintertime questions

When it comes to the exterior HVAC unit most people wonder about hiding them and reducing the amount of noise. We delved into that topic in our Spring & Summer ...

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FAQ: Ceiling fan direction - summer & winter

One of the biggest questions out there is which direction should my fan be running and how can I tell. You look at the switch and realize it isn't any ...

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