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7 Ways to Remove Pine Sap from Composite Decking

Pine sap can be a sticky nuisance, especially when it finds its way onto your beautiful composite decking or outdoor furniture. Left untreated, the sap can harden and become challenging to remove, leaving your deck looking less than pristine. While...

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Seawall

10 Seawall Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Protection

Living near a waterfront property can be a dream come true. The calming sound of waves, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to water-based activities make it an idyllic lifestyle. Managing the potential erosion, flooding, and other challenges posed by proximity...

Decking Projects

Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Pollen Off Your Deck

In spring, we're surrounded by a fine layer of pollen blanketing our outdoor spaces. Cleaning pollen off your deck is crucial to ensuring that it's a welcoming and relaxing space. With this guide, you'll learn how to erase the golden...

Dock Projects

A Guide to Dock Piling Protection

Whether a permanent residence or summer lake house, boat docks are a prominent feature of water-front properties and, thus, need regular maintenance to keep them in good condition. When properly cared for, boat docks can add significant value to your...

Decking Projects

How to Stain Your Deck

Staining your deck can improve the appearance of your home and extend the life of your deck. However, at an average cost of $700, it can be an expensive proposition. If you don't want to pay a professional to do...

Decking Projects

3 Most Common Pests on Wooden Decks

When you built your deck, you probably envisioned relaxing with friends and family, not dealing with annoying or destructive pests. However, termites and other wood-destroying pests cause billions of dollars in structural damage every year, according to the United States...

Decking Projects, Dock Projects

Structural Lumber: The Owens Corning Difference

Welcome to Decks & Docks, your trusted source for all your decking, marine, seawall, and piling needs. We are a lumber company that serves the whole U.S. East Coast, from the stunning Florida Keys to the vibrant metropolis of New...

Marina Accessories

What Is a Dock Box? Types, Uses, & More

Whether you're a boater or not, you know that there's no such thing as having too much storage space. When planning a fun and relaxing day out on the water, a spacious, convenient, and durable storage unit always comes in...

Decking Projects, Lifestyle

Cool Composite Decking: Heat-Reflective Owens Corning WearDeck™

An outdoor deck is a mini paradise for your home. It offers an outdoor living space in your yard to relax, entertain guests, and cook great food on the grill during the summer days. Composite decking is an excellent choice...

Decking Projects, Lifestyle

How to Protect Your Deck From Potted Plants

Want to spruce up your deck with some foliage without causing harm? Potted plants are a fantastic way to dress up an empty deck and bring life to your outdoor space. Something you may not have thought about, however, is...

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