DEAR TIM: I need to build some simple outdoor steps to replace ... to take regular lumber and add metal brackets and connectors to simplify the construction of stairs. These are not as easy ...

I've built outdoor stairs from many materials, including brick, fieldstone, flagstone, wood and metal. I'm partial to any natural stone and brick, as they seem to blend better with plants ...

Sure, we know that exterior staircases are important in case of ... It is constructed from aluminum and galvanized steel and it is not meant to support real people on the steps.

Zahner Company (Zahner), a Kansas City-based expert in exterior architectural metal solutions. This strategic move marks Armstrong’s deeper expansion into the highly specifiable exterior ...