Whether it’s a platform for soaking up some rays, grilling the perfect burger, or sharing some cold drinks among neighbors, it’s hard to imagine the perfect sunny day without a good deck. Decks made from composite lumber have a lot of positive qualities from being strong, light, and less likel …

The average roof will collect over 600 gallons of water with just one inch of rainfall. One-eighth of an inch of rain is enough to fill a 54-gallon rain barrel. But it’s not just your roof that gets pummeled with water during a rainstorm — your deck does, too. That’s why many homeowners have b …