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Deck ExpoDeckExpo is the premier trade event dedicated solely to the deck, dock and railing industry for the residential marketplace. This year offers DeckExpo participants TWO events at ONE location for MORE opportunity than ever before. Join us in Baltimore as DeckExpo co-locates with the Remodeling Show for more exhibits, more networking, more business-building, more live action displays and more classroom education. For more information visit www.deckexpo.com.

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DeckExpo is coming up!

We hope you’re getting amped up to attend DeckExpo in Baltimore, September 14-17. You can get a taste here, where the DeckExpo presenters are blogging informally.

Featured Videos

Some things come across better in video than in print and photos. Check out these videos by Professional Deck Builder contributors.

Featured Articles

Building a Curved Deck

by Joe Cracco
Careful planning and lots of blocking underlie the stunning outcome.

Efficient Job Pricing With Excel

by Greg DiBernardo
Simple but powerful functions and a little time upfront speeds estimating all year long.

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