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In architecture, a deck is a flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors, often elevated from the ground, and usually connected to a building. The term is a generalization of decks as found on ships. Wood or timber "decking" can be used in a number of ways - as part of garden landscaping, to extend living areas of houses, and as an alternative to stone based features such as patios. Decks are made from treated lumber, composite material, Aluminum, Western red cedar, teak, mahogany, ipê and other hardwoods and recycled planks made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polystyrene (PS) and PET plastic as well as mixed plastics and wood fiber (often called "composite" lumber). Historically, the softwoods used for decking were logged from old growth forests. These include Atlantic white cedar, redwood and Western red cedar (redcedar). Atlantic City built the first coastal boardwalk in the United States, originally constructed of Atlantic white cedar. However, it wasn't long before the commercial logging of this tree and clearing of cedar swamps in New Jersey caused a decline in the availability of decking. Atlantic City and New York City both switched to Western red cedar. By the 1960s, Western red cedar from the US was declining due to over-logging. More expensive Western red cedar was available from western Canada (British Columbia) but by then, pressure treated pine had become available. But even with chemical treatments (such as chromated copper arsenate or CCA), pine decking is not as durable as cedars in an outdoor environment. Thus, many municipalities and homeowners are turning to hardwoods. Generally, hardwoods used for decking come from tropical forests. Much of the logging taking place to produce these woods, especially teak, mahogany and ipê, is occurring illegally, as outlined in numerous reports by environmental organizations such as Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and Rainforest Relief. US tropical wood imports are rising, partly due to the demand for decking. The deck of a house is generally a wooden platform built above the ground and connected to the main building. It is generally enclosed by a railing for safety. Access may be from the house through doors and from the ground via a stairway. Residential decks can be constructed over steep areas or rough ground that is otherwise unusable. Decks can also be covered by a canopy or pergola to control sunlight. Larger buildings may also have decks on the upper floors of the building which may be open to the public as observation decks. A deck is also the surface used to construct a boardwalk over sand on barrier islands.

	Mid State Filigree, Filigree Precast concrete. Concrete wideslab deck construction.Construction applications using poured-in-place decks without field formwork. Mid State Filigree, Filigree Wideslab method: With the Filigree Wideslab Method, the construction of a concrete deck is divided into two separate operations: First, Filigree Wideslab units are prefabricated off-site. They consist of precast concrete panels that are reinforced with the required bottom steel. Then, these panels, used as forms, are combined with the balance of the reinforcing steel and the upper, poured-in-place layer of the slab. The Filigree Wideslabs themselves replace conventional formwork and become an integral part of the finished deck. This results in a composite slab in which both layers act together as a monolithic unit. The Filigree Wideslab method of deck construction can be applied anywhere conventionally poured-in-place concrete is specified. It can be used for parking decks, and for floor decks in low, medium, and high-rise buildings. Filigree can be used in wallbearing, column and beam, or flat plate construction. Any strength requirements needed for poured-in-place construction can be readily met with the Filigree method http://www.filigreeinc.com/
	Patio & Deck Construction & Repair Contractors Supplier's Directory from MacRAE'S BLUE BOOK Source Patio & Deck Construction & Repair Contractors. Find top manufacturers and distributors of Patio & Deck Construction & Repair Contractors listed in the only industrial directory designed to provide deep company data for sourcing. http://www.macraesbluebook.com/
	Pictures of Decks, Deck Photos, Photo Gallery of Decks, Decking, Railing, Decks, Deck Pictures, Deck Construction Photos, Patios Construction Photos, Porches, Ground Level Deck Construction Photos, Two Story Decks, Multi-level Decks Photos and Pictures of Decks, Patios, Arbors, Trellises, Fences, Multi-Level Decks, Ground Level Decks, Tall Decks, Composite Material Decks, Trex Decks, Plastic Lumber Decks - Browse the entire Gallery for ideas for your backyard living space http://www.nadra.org/
	Veranda Composite Decking & Railing: Veranda Uses: New Deck Construction Veranda composite decking and railing offer the beauty of wood without the drawbacks of shrinking, rotting, decaying, checking, splintering or suffering from termite damage. http://www.verandadeck.com/
	Indoor Deck This will give you an overview of how to make a sturdy wooden deck inside your apartment. Yes, you read that right, -inside your apartment-. We didn't have enough common area space, so we decided that this was the way to get more - build a deck out over our entry stairwell. It was really wasted before, so just like the wetlands in the Bay area, we "reclaimed" some space.... http://www.instructables.com/
	Wood Deck Construction, Home Improvement, Custom Deck Contractor, Wood Deck Design - Greater Apopka, Longwood, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Sky Lake, Orlando, FL Area - DeckBuilders Inc Welcome to the DeckBuilders Inc!Since 1979, Deckbuilders Inc in Apopka, FL has been providing Central Florida with the finest in outdoor recreational construction projects. From architecturally designed structures, to your imagination; Deckbuilders is the leader in premier outdoor structures. Utilizing a customer first attitude, Deckbuilders will provide only quality building materials, friendly employees and a complete hands on approach to your project. If your project is residential or commercial, Central Florida’s leader in design & construction is Deckbuilders. Deckbuilders specializes in creating outdoor structures for any application. From decks to docks, sea walls to walkways, a gazebo or trellis, or the combination of them all, Deckbuilders is Central Florida’s source for quality recreational construction. If your design is residential or commercial, architecturally drawn or a personalized concept, Deckbuilders has over 27 years of experience in completing projects in a timely http://storefront.dexonline.com/
	A Guide for Homeowners Building Decks A Guide for Homeowners Building Decks http://www.co.loudoun.va.us/
	Aip.org Aip.org http://link.aip.org/
	American Painting And Deck Care - Carpentry - Woodworking - Atlanta 25 Employees, Does Not Use Subs, Cost Is Determined By The Job, No Travel Charge, No After Hour Charges. http://www.angieslist.com/
	Cat.inist Cat.inist http://cat.inist.fr/

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