While concrete may not offer the same smooth surface as composite or timber decking, it is a cost-effective option with a long lifespan if properly maintained. Tiles and fiber cement decking are ...

Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua Blvd. home still standing — which the owners credit to fire-resistant ...

More than 10,000 houses burned in Los Angeles. But fire-resistant design helped keep some standing even on blocks where the rest were lost.

Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua ...

Composite Materials – Alternative building materials, such as fiber cement siding and synthetic trim ... Minimizing Wood-to-Soil Contact – Wooden structures, such as fence posts and deck supports, ...

Now more than ever, home builders recognize the importance of constructing homes that can withstand the fiercest forces of nature. While natural disasters are anything but predictable, these three ...

The detour, scheduled to begin Feb. 13, is necessary for Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to perform repairs on the 93-year-old bridge.

The federal grant will offset the cost of the project and free up money for the state to spend on other infrastructure repairs around Vermont, according to the state transportation agency.

Each 520-sf standard room and 800-sf suite will feature a private deck with a fire pit and a cozy ... to your room or into the courtyard with the concrete fire pit, sheltered from the wind.