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Important 2009 IRC Deck Code Revisions
Statistics have shown that more people are killed or seriously injured each year in deck collapses than any other single part of the house. To counter this telling statistic, it is vitally important that any deck construction be inspected and reviewed to ensure an utmost regard for customer safety. Read More>
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Summer 2009
Railing Against Conformity
New products to please an increasingly discriminating consumer and stocking and installation systems to simplify life for the contractor are transforming the railing industry.
Have you ever marveled at the stunning way materials are mixed in the upscale kitchens of today’s contemporary homes? Granite countertops shine right next to splendid oak or cherry cabinets, which in turn give way to sparkling stainless steel appliances. Far from clashing, these disparate elements harmonize beautifully. Read More >>
New Options from Railing Manufacturers
Here are the latest announcements DeckWorld has received from the railing industry. Read More >>
What is New with Vinyl Decking
In these hard economic times when selling a home has become challenging, many people are choosing to improve their outdoor entertainment spaces to (a) enjoy their current home more and (b) improve their chances for resale later. It has become more and more important to include new decks in these outdoor spaces. Vinyl, specifi cally Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), is an increasingly popular decking material choice, perhaps because it just keeps getting better and better with more color and texture options as well as more durability. Read More >>
Spring 2009
Accessible Deck Design
“Universal Design” was coined in the 1960s when the Freedom House plan was developed and presented by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for the first-ever Conference on Aging under the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Doorways were widened, light switches were located in more convenient locations, and plumbing fixtures were arranged for better access, among other innovations. The discussion begun then continues today with regard to the ideal design features for wheelchair riders, walkers, and individuals with a variety of mobility needs. Designing a building for the physically challenged is now commonly known as Universal Design. Read More >>
DECKTECH'09 Demonstration Area
Didn’t make it to the DECKTECH’s Deck Demonstration Area this year? Don’t worry. You didn’t miss much. You only missed presentations on decking, lighting, railing, fasteners, marketing and accessorizing! Not competing in the Decking Challenge only caused you to miss out on your choice of a free QuikDrive or Muro screw gun. No big deal. You probably don’t miss the Home Depot gift cards that were raffled off for taking a short survey, either. Read More >>
Beyond the Basics – Keep Your Sales Up in a Down Market
When the economy was healthy, you may not have even had to think much about “selling.” You were trying to keep up with bids and work schedules. Now all that has changed. You have to find the customers, then sell them your product. This is more work, but the rewards are there. Here we offer the expertise of sales trainer Douglas Smith along with a few observations based on the deck industry. We know sales are out there, but they take more work and some different thinking. Read More >>