Deck Building 101: Tips for a Worry Free Process
Building a deck is one of the best ways to open your home to the outdoors. It not only adds living space, a deck increases your quality of life. Having a tranquil and relaxing space outdoors is reason enough for most homeowners to build. Out of all the home improvement projects to choose from, you’ll […]
When to Use Structural Screws
If you spend as much time around job sites as we do, you know structural screws are having a moment. As a replacement for more traditional fasteners in structural building applications, they’re decreasing build times and saving on labor around the country. While more and more contractors adopt them in place of legacy approaches, there […]
Creating Wildlife-Friendly Fencing
Wildlife-friendly fencing isn’t usually your first thought when you’re developing a plan to protect your property or garden. Typically, barriers are meant to keep hungry critters from noshing on your spring greenery. Living in an established city, away from wildland or forested areas, you might only have rabbits, squirrels, and birds to contend with. However, […]
How to Choose The Best Decking Material: Is Composite Really Better Than Wood?
Choosing the best decking material for a dream outdoor oasis isn’t always easy. While color and finish are clearly important, the base material used to construct the deck itself is the most consequential. Composite is almost always better in the battle between composite deck boards and treated wood deck boards. It’s more durable, has a […]
Grip-Rite ProWrap™-SA Is Revolutionizing The Building Envelope
Grip-Rite® introduced Grip-Rite ProWrap™-SA in 2024 to help builders create efficiencies in the construction process. Because it is so easy to apply, our new house wrap is quicker to install and requires less labor than before. The building products industry is an ever-evolving space that thrives on innovative solutions to sticky problems. Even small efficiencies […]
How House Wrap Can Protect Your Home
House wraps, also known as building wraps or weather resistive barriers, can help you protect your investment or family home from mold and help your building envelope function properly. This blog will help you understand how to keep your home healthy and energy-efficient with the use of house wraps. Weather Resistive Barriers (WRBs) are designed […]
Deck Building 101: Laying the Groundwork
Adding a deck to your outdoor space gives you the perfect place to entertain guests and relax. While it takes a good bit of time to execute and requires certain skills, with proper planning you can build an impressive deck yourself. Choose the Right Location to Build Your Deck The first step in the planning […]
Which Deck Fastener Is Right for You?
Perfect sunny days relaxing on your deck are here, and regular maintenance is a must. Even composite or treated decking materials degrade over time, and replacing decking fasteners is a necessary part of repairs. Whether you’re replacing a board or two or starting from scratch, choosing which fasteners to use can make a big difference. […]
Grip-Rite® Gift Guide 2024
Choosing the perfect gift for your favorite contractor or DIY enthusiast can be tricky, especially if you’re not up on the latest trends. You could just go with gift cards to a hardware store, but that lacks a personal touch. We’ve compiled the Grip-Rite® Gift Guide to help you find the right gift for your […]
Grip-Rite® Nail Guide
Every building project begins with a world of possibilities, and choosing the right fasteners is essential to long-term success. This is especially true when using high-quality, task-specific nails. The right choice maintains the structural integrity of any build. Select the perfect Grip-Rite® nail for any project so you can nail it every time! What are […]
