Treated lumber, or composite? This is a common question when meeting with a client to discuss a design regarding a deck build. There are pros and cons to either path. It really comes down to the ...

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

Wood, composite, or... aluminum? There are many deck options out there, and we're here to tell you which one holds up the ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

FRP bridge installation project. Photo Credit: Creative Composites Group (CCG) May 2022 marked the six-month anniversary of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that to date ...

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Building a deck is an exciting project, but figuring out measurements, materials, and costs can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why I’ve become such a fan of deck calculators—these handy digital ...

A small precast-concrete bridge in New Jersey is being replaced with a hybrid-composite beam structure that could have a service life of 100 years. This is the third project using the technology, ...

UK construction supplier Dura Composites has predicted there will be a huge surge in demand for composite wood decking products in the region on the back of the current sustainability trend. “We ...