by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Pergolas have been around for centuries and their early roots can be traced back to Latin times. Originally, they were used more for walkways and garden-types of uses, like growing grapes and vines. A pergola is a backyard feature forming a shaded walkway, passageway,...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
As I write this blog we are in dead of summer in Northeast Ohio. As a deck builder we often get asked about the temperature of decks. This used to not be as much of a concern because when I started out in the deck business we were primarily using pressure-treated...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Why wait ’till spring? Fall is the perfect time to build a deck. There’s a common misconception that decks should only be built in the spring or summer, but autumn is actually an ideal time to begin building your deck. One of the primary concerns our...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Skirting a deck A beautifully built deck can be enhanced by a single feature that will add appeal and function by enclosing the underside of a deck with decking material or custom screening. This particular detail is called skirting. While many homeowners prefer...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts, Decking Materials
When southern pine is treated, it undergoes a process in which it is soaked with a liquid solution of copper azole preservative. This “wet” board is then either shipped out to consumers, or it undergoes a drying process called KDAT, or Kiln Dried After Treatment. KDAT...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
With so many products being constantly introduced in our market, it’s hard to keep up with everything. I wanted to do a quick rundown of the new products for this spring. At the Great Big Home and Garden Show in February, our cable rail received a ton of attention...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
With a mix of warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, wood decking just doesn’t seem to last very long in Northeast Ohio. While many factors can contribute to the lifespan of a deck – shade, moisture, traffic, or even the specific type of treated wood used...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
One of the challenges that we often face with higher walk-out decks is placement of the long staircase. When a deck is 7’ to 9’ above grade the staircase can be 16’ or longer, so we must be careful to place it in a location that is most useful without negatively...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
As I visit clients’ homes and prepare designs and estimates, I often find that to consumers, the deck building process can be a bit confusing. There are a lot of decisions to make and the amount of choices can seem overwhelming at first. We have created a Deck Design...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
Some of the most beautiful scenery can surround your home when backed up to a riverbed or ravine, but it certainly can present a challenge when trying to design an outdoor living space. While certain precautions need to be taken when engineering a project like this, a...
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