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Upgrading or replacing your exterior facade cladding can be a daunting decision. Mainly because of the all the choices you have to make on the different types of facade cladding for homes....

Compared to painting or staining your wooden decking floor every year or two the composite decking is a great low-maintenance alternative and holds up longer. But nothing is entirely...

All exterior surfaces collect dirt, dust and contaminants and require cleaning. It is necessary to clean them periodically to keep them looking good. Green Plank® composite decking, cladding and...

Green Plank understands that as an architect you have very unique needs. To support those needs, we have developed this area of the website specifically for your profession.  GREEN...

Homeowners love Green Plank® low-maintenance composite decking because it's easy to clean up and lasts for a long time. But that doesn't mean the installers/contractors don't get plenty of callbacks...

Composite Deck Installation Tips for Installers / Contractors As a Deck Installer/builder you aim to design structures that will please your clients and suit their lifestyles. You have to have the...

Commercial Decks Low-maintenance Green Plank® composite decking products have increasingly being used in many commercial and public decking projects to add architectural flair, including new seating...

In any residential construction project, your choice of materials is critical. It’s no different when building a deck. A deck board gets more abuse than any other part of a home. It gets walked on,...

The key to exceed your clients' expectations is "You have to listen to them". They're going to tell you what they want, but they don't always know what they want. Listen in general terms, and then...

We understand what it takes to install decks and keep your clients happy. Our role is to make it as easy as possible for you to exceed your clients' expectations so they become a good reference for...

Thinking about replacing your deck or installing a new deck? Don't make a purchase until you look into Green Plank® low-maintenance composite decking. In the old days, the only choice you had when...

When the wood deck boards start to split, curl and come loose, it is time to rebuild your deck. Staining and painting are popular deck renovations, but why stop here? Replace wooden boards with...

How often and how expensive is your deck to maintain?  While traditional wood decking can fade, mold, crack, splinter, and needs to be treated and sealed regularly to maintain its original look and...

Deck installation costs will depend on what type of decking materials you use and if you hire a contractor or build the deck yourself. The cost for the understructure should be the same for both...

Are you having trouble deciding between a wood deck and a low-maintenance composite deck? It is a tough decision. On one hand, traditional wood decking is cheaper to install, but expensive and...

Adding a deck to the back or sides of your home is a wonderful way to not only increase your enjoyment of the time you spend outside, but to increase your home's resale value. When planning for your...

Adding a deck is one of the top five home improvement projects. Homeowners often contemplate an addition to increase their living space and recovering the costs when they sell their home. A deck is...

Wood Plastic Composites or WPCs - the term usually used to designate materials or products made of one or more natural fibres or flours and a polymer or a mixture of polymers. Natural fibres and...