This design features low-maintenance composite decking and custom modern railings made from cedar. The latter is a popular choice because it's naturally resistant to rot, decay, insects and ...

Lowe is a lead editor, covering all things related to home improvement and good design ... to modern composite options, these are some of the most popular types of outdoor decks, their prices ...

Gain an understanding of the fundamental aspects pertaining to design and analysis of composites, through the product lifecycle. A major issue companies find is not knowing the rules of thumb around ...

I am thinking of replacing my wooden deck with one that requires minimal maintenance. I like the composite decks, but do they ...

Composite materials have their microstructure designed in terms of their macroscopic constituents, e.g. fibers in a homogeneous matrix material. By controlling the choice of fibers, their volume ...

EVODEK has released an in-depth guide for homeowners interested in painting composite decking. This comprehensive guide provides clear instructions on preparing and painting uncapped composite ...

But composite ... either to build a new deck or to replace worn planking on an existing structure—can easily exceed the cost of the materials. Complement Your Home’s Design The width of ...

Trex is bad material to purchase, it is not durable. I installed a deck and walked on it as I worked on it. By the end of the job it had dust stains that never came off. Trex does NOT warranty ...

Shown here is an example readout from a thermal camera, which enables AES to measure and manage recoat temperatures. The need for effective thermal management can pose a challenge to composite part ...

The default names for design factors are T1, T2, T3, and so on; the default name for a block factor is BLOCK. nf is the number of design factors. The ADXCCD macro constructs a central composite design ...