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Stain a bright idea for sun deck Winnipeg Free Press Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you prefer to install a wood deck, to keep it looking its best apply a stain or transparent sealer every few years. To finish a deck follow a procedure that applies to all wood decks built at least one foot or more above grade level and is appropriate for all wood decks including treated lumber, western red cedar, spruce or hemlock. More
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Hit the deck: Simple tips to spruce up your outdoor living space North American Press Syndicate Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Today's savvy homeowners are extending their living space outdoors with decks and backyards that reflect their personal tastes and interests. To make the most of your outdoor living space, consider the following tips for transforming a blah backyard into an outdoor oasis. More Trex recognized by prominent industry publications MarketWatch Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Trex, the nation's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and fencing and trim products, is building even stronger brand awareness and product demand within the trade channel — as evidenced by the receipt of several recent recognitions from respected publications aimed at builders, contractors and other industry professionals. More
Lumber rally ending on U.S. production jumps BusinessWeek Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lumber's rally may be ending as the highest prices since 2007 prompt North American mills to boost output, according to Gerry Van Leeuwen at International Wood Markets Group. Lumber futures traded in Chicago will plunge 18 percent by the end of the year to $230 per 1,000 board feet from $281.50 yesterday, said Van Leeuwen, a vice president based in Vancouver who has been working in the wood-products industry for 27 years. More Green building up, even while construction is down SustainableBusiness.com Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While U.S. unemployment figures remained steady at 9.7 percent for February, the rate for construction workers rose to 27.1 percent, up from 24.1 percent a year ago, underscoring the continuing difficulties in this important sector of the economy. Interestingly, the basket of green building stocks in Canaccord Adam's Green Building Index are up 10.1 percent for the year, outperforming the 2.1 percent rise for the S&P 500 Index and 2.5 percent for the NASDAQ. More The good and bad in health care reform for small businesses USA Today Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What's in it for me? If you run a small business or are self-employed, you probably want to know what's in the health care legislation for you personally. Let's get beyond the rhetoric and the partisanship and look into the details. The good news: For the first time, there's real help for entrepreneurs. If you can't afford or can't qualify for insurance, you'll have new options starting in 2014. More
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