Marine decks, boardwalks, docks, pilings and more experience a lot of abuse from the oceans they are built near and in. The building materials these structures are made from must be able to endure whatever mother nature can throw at them. Other than weather, these types of applications have to deal with sea salt spray […]

If you intend to treat an outdoor area roughly, but you still want the natural look of grass, you can use artificial turf. While you don’t have to worry about keeping it alive and uniform with watering, trimming, and pesticide spraying, you do need to find a way to hold the sheets in place so […]

In the manufacturing industry, dunnage plays an instrumental role in protecting parts that will later be assembled into various products and machines. Dunnage refers to any packaging component that holds a vessel’s contents in place and prevents damage during the shipping process. Exactly how do plastic dunnage blocks work in manufacturing, though? We explain a […]

Nature can batter relentlessly at structures and frames big and small. Rain pours, insects drill, and invisible microorganisms eat away at the wood we rely on so heavily. That doesn’t even take into consideration the wear and tear people cause. At the same time, when wood structures fall apart, we just replace it with more […]

There are many exciting building styles and material trends that have emerged in the fencing industry in recent years. Selecting the right material can be stressful, and there is a lot to consider when starting a fence project. Taking into account sustainability, installation, maintenance, aesthetics, and functionality, we highlight five popular types of fencing.   Iron […]

A place where the public can learn about animals and the environment, zoos often seek to lead by example when it comes to conservation and recycling efforts. Challenges may arise, however, as they look at the eco-friendliness of the building materials they use all over the facility. The reality is that traditional materials often do […]