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Q: Our deck was installed in 2007 with EverGrain composite. (We chose the redwood color.) One of the planks is deteriorating. Replacing the whole plank is one option, but we’d have to take apart ...
Together, they arrived at a Deep-Dek ® composite 6.0 steel deck profile to address all concerns. The open floor plan and towering open spaces of the Telus Garden office project feature Deep-Dek ® ...
In a few months, Northeastern University expects to make research history by testing the behavior, under seismic loads, of a full-scale, composite, concrete-filled steel-deck diaphragm system. The ...
The global decks market is projected to reach USD 24.57 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 6.0% from 2025. Growth is driven by increased consumer interest in aesthetics, sustainable materials, and home ...
The interior of the Aspen under construction, showing the light gauge metal framing. Bell explained that Ellisdale uses two types of light gauge metal systems: composite metal deck and open bar joist.
The system is also similar in concept to a 30 x 30-ft composite steel-deck floor developed decades ago as a student thesis by John Hillman, Murray’s former student and ENR’s 2010 Award of ...
You can also drive decking screws or stainless-steel trim-head screws through the top of the board, but be warned: This allows moisture to seep into the wood fibers, which can lead to rotting.
Question: I’ve got 1,500 square feet of lakefront boardwalk made from composite decking. The brand is Trex Accents. It started developing black spots within two years of the installation.