by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
How to Choose the Right Composite Decking So you have decided to do a deck project and now you wonder how to choose the right composite decking. It’s time to pick the perfect decking and railing that will finish your deck and turn it into a space that you can enjoy...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
When we begin brainstorming a deck project, most of us tend to think of structural soundness, finding the right deck builder, choosing the right color of decking, staying within a certain budget, getting the style right, etc. However, sometimes the last bit of thought...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts, Decking Materials
What Is an Ipe Deck? (Pssst, It’s Pronounced Ee-pay) Ipe decks are made of wood from trees of the Handroanthus genus — a group of about 30 tree species found in Central and South America. Also called Brazilian walnut because it’s found in the Amazon rainforest,...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Vinyl decking was a fairly successful competitor to traditional wood decks and composite decking boards a couple of decades ago. Made of 100% PVC (chemically known as polyvinyl chloride) vinyl decking boards were hollow with a ribbed internal support structure to give...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Redwood decks were super popular back in the 70’s and 80’s; it used to be the standard decking product for most builders. It is absolutely gorgeous, with deep reddish and tan tones, and it’s also resilient to decay. In addition, redwood naturally contains oils or...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
3 Types of Above-Ground Pool Decks that Make Your Pool Fun Again A typical above-ground pool is elevated above grade at three feet or so. To allow you to climb into that pool, most will come with the standard clumsy ladder. It does get you into the pool … but not much...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Spring is the time most of us think of deck restoration to complete the annual maintenance their outdoor spaces need, or to make improvements. While it is true that you need fair weather to restain a deck, we can restore your deck all throughout the year (even in the...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Although the pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their queens, when I look at them today I see giant shade structures set in the Sahara Desert. Just imagine sitting outside, getting hammered by the Egyptian sun. It seems natural that those early architects...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Not that long ago, when a deck would start showing signs of wear the only option you would have is to remove the pressure treated wooden decking and install new pressure treated wooden decking. Essentially you would restart the cycle of maintenance and replacement all...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Understanding Helical Piles Vs. Traditional Foundation Methods When it comes to deck building, helical piles are a carpenter’s dream. Deck piles provide a more reliable and efficient solution compared to other foundations. Essentially, helical piles are large...
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