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Efficient Deck Framing

Coastal Contractor

January 2008
by Rob Arnold
Detailed plans and thoughtful layout speed construction and improve quality.

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Efficient Deck Framing Detailed plans and thoughtful layout speed construction and improve quality Rob Arnold My company specializes in building exteriors, both residential and commercial. We make most of our revenue (62 percent) from two specialties: residential decks and commercial framing. That may seem like an odd blend, as the goal in commercial construction is to get it done fast, while with residential decks it's the quality that counts. They're not mutually exclusive, though. The key to speed isn't simply rushing through the job, it's becoming more efficient, and the systems I've developed to streamline the process have also yielded

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