For the most part, that means aluminum and composite decking, and here's why you might be happier with one of these durable ...

We expose samples made from aluminum, composites, and wood to extreme conditions to see which type of decking holds up bestThe best decking materials will stand up to the weather so that you can ...

One brand of aluminum decking we tested snaps together, much the way tongue-and-groove flooring does. A vinyl decking product we reviewed snaps in place over metal clips screwed onto the joists ...

Your deck is where you bring your indoor living outdoors—where you grill and dine, relax with family and friends, play with pets. You might use it as a gym, camp-craft studio, or even a home ...

Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time ...

A relatively new use for this amazing metal is as outdoor decking, where aluminum offers homeowners a whole host of. Strong, weather resistant, lightweight, and surprisingly eco-friendly, ...

Our extensive tests expose aluminum, composite, and wood decking to extreme conditions, to see which ones hold up for the long haulBy Paul HopeIf you’re planning on building a deck this year, you ...

Aircraft-grade aluminum provides both decking systems very high strength to weight capacity and permits wider joist spans. Because aluminum decking won’t rust, mold, warp, splinter or rot, both ...

Q: Our 35-year-old house has a 7-foot cantilevered deck on the top floor -- about 25 feet above ground level. The untreated fir joists feel solid but have large black areas on the sides ...

Bill Gates just poured more money into a car-metal-recycling startup. Here's an exclusive look at the 12-slide pitch deck that won over him and investors at Assembly Ventures.