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Milwaukee Tool’s Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder
This grinder delivers 13A corded performance and achieves up to 135 cuts in ½” rebar on a single charge
Wood Defender Announces 2026 Training Class Schedule
Empowering Entrepreneurs with High-Profit, Low-Cost Startup Opportunities
Trex Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Virginia”
Trex earns top honors in the statewide program that recognizes the ingenuity, craftsmanship and innovation that define Virginia’s manufacturing community.
The Home Depot Launches AI Tool to Help Pros
The technology expedites single-family projects by delivering faster, more accurate blueprint takeoffs.
New Castle Steel Expands West with Weyerhaeuser
NCS’s steel deck framing will be available to California and Arizona markets.
Deck Specialist November/December 2025
November/December 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Deck Specialist September/October 2025 Issue
September/October 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Deck Specialist July/August 2025
July/August 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Deck Specialist May/June 2025 Issue
May/June 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Andy Henley & Mike Mitchell Excited About Deck Expo
Deck Specialist columnists Andy Henley and Mike Mitchell look forward to the upcoming Deck Expo show in Las Vegas
Builder Dan Pettit on Craft, Design & Community
Minnesota deck builder Dan Pettit shares how storytelling, precision, and collaboration fuel his high-end outdoor living projects—and how he’s connecting with pros nationwide through passion and craftsmanship.
Deck Specialist Launches New Podcast
Vanilla Ice kicks off the Deck Specialist podcast with a look into his second career as a luxury builder.
Milwaukee Tool’s Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder
This grinder delivers 13A corded performance and achieves up to 135 cuts in ½” rebar on a single charge
All Clamps on Deck
A smarter, cleaner way to mount umbrellas and outdoor accessories on wood, composite or metal deck railings and fences.
Serene Blue Beadboard
Westlake Royal Building Products has introduced Haint Blue, a new color for its 6” Reversible Beadboard/V-Groove Profile.
Flash in a Flash
TYPAR’s new double-sided, self-sealing flashing tape is engineered for superior durability, flexibility and ease of installation.
Trex Names Andy Rose to its Board of Directors
Rose will serve on the Audit and the Compensation Committees of the board. Following his appointment, the board will include 10 directors, nine of whom are independent.
Excel Custom Decks Adds Pool Deck Services
Excel Custom Decks has expanded its premium pool deck construction services to homeowners throughout Madison, WI.
SRS Adds Specialty Wood of Colorado
Specialty Wood Products, a dealer of decking, siding and heavy forest products, has been acquired by SRS Distribution, a Home Depot subsidiary.
Boise Cascade Acquiring Holden Humphrey
Boise Cascade to purchase Holden Humphrey, a Northeast distributor of wood decking, trim and other building materials.
SiteOne Acquires Hardscape Distributor French Broad Stone
The acquisition expands SiteOne’s presence in North Carolina.
SPAX ProTrim Screw Wins 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Award
SPAX's PowerTrim Finishing Trim Screw is a winner in the 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in the category of Fasteners–Screws, Wood.
Modular Glass Decking
Plan modular glass deck panels with proper load ratings, code compliance, sealing, and maintenance for a safe, stunning outdoor living space.
Deck Repair vs Deck Replacement: Cost, Safety & What’s Best for You
Understand when deck repair is more cost-effective than replacement. Compare deck repair vs deck replacement cost, lifespan, safety risks, and long-term value