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Products That Stand Out.
May 1, 2009... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor It's Swell Kiss swelling and warping goodbye. Anthony Forest Products recently introduced Power Preserved Glulam Beams and Columns. The boards are treated with Hoover Treated Wood Products' Cop-Guard formulation of Copper Naphthenate and are covered by...

High Standard.
May 1, 2009... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor An elevated deck raises outdoor living to the standard of this remodeled house Over the past decade, the owners upgraded this 22-year-old Atlanta house section by section, transforming it into a stylish, comfortable home and a gracious...

All Hands on Deck.
May 1, 2009... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Composite and cPVC decking manufacturers have begun nibbling away at traditional pressure-treated lumber's market share. Wood-plastic composites are chipping away at pressure-treated lumber's lead as the primary material used in decking, U.S....

A Taste of Luxury.
May 1, 2009... By Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor Homeowners look to outdoor spaces for relaxation, retreat and luxury Outdoor living spaces are one pleasure homeowners are not willing to give up during the economic downturn. If anything, say remodelers and outdoor living...

Negotiating With The Savvy Buyer.
May 1, 2009... Allison P. Iantosca, Contributing Editor Just the word negotiation conjures up images of long conference room tables, heavy dark suits, furrowed brows, poker faces, a winner and a loser. The loser fails to play the game, is weaker and doesn't want the win badly enough. The winner uses...