Should Deck Builders Choose Tiles Over Boards?
Wood deck tiles have become a popular option in lieu of standard long length deck boards, especially in close-to-ground applications. Most manufacturers of deck boards do not recommend [...]
Simpson Strong-Tie promotes Deck Safety Month
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie has announced a comprehensive update to its online deck resource center in conjunction with Deck Safety Month. Presented each May by the North American [...]
Trex touts sustainability of its decking, manufacturing
Basing business decisions on what’s good for the environment not only resonates with eco-minded consumers but has lowered manufacturing costs for Trex Co. Inc., the world’s largest [...]
A Conversation with the Vice President: What Makes a Burger Boat Concept?
At Burger Boat Company, building a custom yacht is a collaborative process. When the US-based shipyard work with owners to create the yacht of their dreams, they always start with a conversation [...]
Luxury superyacht lost at sea after falling off cargo ship
(CNN) — A luxury superyacht owned by an Italian billionaire was lost at sea after it slipped from a cargo ship into the Mediterranean. My Song, a 40-meter (130-foot) Baltic 130 Custom sailing [...]
Baltic 130 Custom superyacht My Song hauled out in Palma
The Baltic 130 Custom sailing yacht My Song, which was lost at sea after falling from a cargo ship, has been hauled out in Palma. The 39.6 metre yacht was salvaged from the coast of Menorca by [...]
Synthetic Decks Vs. Wood: How Trex Nailed It
With summer in the air and the outdoors calling, with barbecues and cocktail parties dotting backyards coast to coast, the appeal of decks is great. So why not build them with longer-lasting [...]
Custom deck and fence add value to home, enhance outdoor space
A compact townhome, big family house or something in between — “whatever the size of your property, a deck is a great outdoor space to entertain, lounge and enjoy the sunshine,” says Paul [...]
Opinion | The 50-year Airbus, Boeing rivalry centres around passenger comfort
On 29 May, 1969, ministers from Germany and France, later joined by Spain and UK, came together in a consortium to develop the first Airbus aircraft, the twin-aisle A300. US aircraft [...]
From a Hybrid Gigayacht to a Go-Fast Tender, Here Are the Best Vessels of the Year
From submarine exploration to over-the-top interiors, this year’s Best of the Best marine winners include vessels as varied as a 48-foot go-fast tender with oodles of fold-out deck space to a [...]
