Ontario-born Shane Murray has been a builder for 15 years. In that time, he has never torn a house down — nor does he ever plan to. He reveres old...
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Decking Retailer Drives Innovation Using Auto Industry Technology
Most composite decking manufacturers now offer a capstock line, covering their wood-plastic-composite core with an all-plastic outer layer. Tiva Building Products has gone one better—capping its PVC core with ASA...
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Wintry weather causes collisions, power outages in Toronto, GTA
A man has been rushed to hospital Thursday evening (Sept. 5) after a backyard deck suddenly collapsed at a Burlington home. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at the Arbor...
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FRP panels used in two bridge renovations
Composite Advantage (Dayton, OH, US) recently announced the completion of two new FRP bridge projects employing the company’s FiberSPAN FRP composite deck. The supplier has been developing lightweight, high-strength, cost-effective...
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The History of the Milwaukee Clipper
In the early 1900s three elegant sister ships sailed the Great Lakes, the Tionesta, the Juniata, and the Octorara. One of them, renamed the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, would serve its...
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‘Everything I’ve ever hoped it would be’: Ontario retreat for people with disabilities re-opens
Users of a unique wilderness retreat in northwestern Ontario which is fully accessible to people with physical disabilities say they're thrilled it's open again after nearly shutting down for good....
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Trends that matter: Outdoor ambience
As the outdoor space evolves from merely a patio or backyard to a full-fledged room, new product categories emerge to help homeowners outfit their exterior spaces just as they would...
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Give Your Home the Wow Factor With These Unique Ideas
These days, it’s expensive to remodel and not everyone can afford it. There are other sneaky ways to make an area of your home pop. If you’re looking for that...
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Ground penetrating Radar Saves Mistakes
Concrete scanning companies provide imaging solutions to those who need to see inside of existing infrastructure. The information they provide helps customers understand how something was built and what to...
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Waterfront development freeze in Port Dover
PORT DOVER – Major new developments on waterfront property in Port Dover are on hold now that Norfolk County has imposed a moratorium. The interim-control bylaw was adopted during a...
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