http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders Deck Building How-To Tips,Techniques & Advise Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:22:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_37" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="Bending Trex"][/caption] Bending trex rail and Bench in Commerce Michigan.  Heat in 20' long tube for ten minutes.  Small learning curve. http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/38/38/ This is a 3000 square foot Trex deck at the 5000 Town Center luxury condo building in Southfeild, Michigan.  Cedar Works a Michigan deck builder and also a Trex Platinum contractor worked with the building owners, architects and city inspectors to complete this ada compliant deck. http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/29/trex-pool-deck-in-southfeild-michigan/ Decks in Michigan: A Great Investment During these uncertain economic times, almost everyone in Southeast Michigan has home values on their mind. And while it may not seem like the right time to undertake home improvement projects, certain investments are likely to significantly increase your home’s value for relatively little cost. ... http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/18/18/ Cortex screws go in easy and look greatbut are time consuming to remove.   I personally Like the grove and vertical clip system of  Trex Transcends decking. http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/11/michigan-deck-builder-installing-cortex-deck-screw-in-trex/ For the upcoming year of 2009,  building a deck in Oakland County Michigan May be considered a luxury to some, or and necessity for others.  Like everything else in  world "decks are on sale".  And 400 square foot deck built in Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, or Washtenaw county will cost  $7500 ... http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/9/housing-market-and-rate-of-return-2009/ Cedar Works, which serves the Metro Detroit area, is founded on the philosophy that decks are gathering rooms for friends and family, an intermezzo between home and nature from which the scents of garden and lake can be absorbed, a place to relax or entertain while shadows lengthen and stars ... http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/6/cedar-works-creates-outdoor-living-spaces/ Cedar Works has been in the business of building decks for over 20 years.  Because we are committed to building the finest quality decks available, we've also built our reputation as the top deck builder in Michigan.  Owner Jamie Ruddy received his degree in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University ... http://www.cedarworks.net/deck-builders/3/cedar-works-deck-builder%e2%80%99s-blog-grand-opening/