by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts, Decking Materials
These are questions we get asked all the time when we meet with clients and for good reasons. There are hundreds choices of alternative decking products and on top of that most manufacturers have several product lines so which one is right for me? When we add to this...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
A few weeks ago we exhibited at the Great Big Home and Garden Show in Cleveland at the IX Center. With the show over and our display all packed up, one particular feature that we displayed received a lot of interest; a stainless-steel cable-rail system. For those of...
by Micha | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Our Experts
As we approach closer to Memorial Day, customers often express their desire for their deck project to be completed in time for the holiday. This is completely understandable because who wouldn’t want to use their new investment for the first “outdoor” holiday of the...
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...
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