By Fiona Vernon
The sun is shining and individuals from Los Angeles, California, to New York, New York, are reminded of how beautiful the world is with lush foliage growing once again. Homeowners find themselves walking out of their back door more to enjoy relaxing on their deck with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. When they aren’t closing their eyes to feel the warmth of the sun, they are trying to avoid noticing that their deck needs its annual power washing and staining because of the cracks and splinters. Many people from Seattle, Washington, to Chicago, Illinois, dread this task even though they thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere of their backyard. Now is the time to improve one’s outdoor living space with a low-maintenance deck that will last many years without staining. Alliance, Ohio-based Silca Systems recommends their innovative, American-made plastic grates that install on top of wood or metal deck joists and support any stone or paver of choice, transforming a wooden deck to a stone deck. They are made with recycled plastic and are certified to meet building standards by the ICC (International Code Council). Anyone can create a fireproof deck surface and make their deck last longer with this easy-to-install deck system.