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Dan Ivancic 
If you’ve been shopping for a new deck, you’ve probably heard the phrase “maintenance free composite decking” more times than you can count. After all, decking manufacturers love to talk about how little work their products need compared to traditional wood decking. No sanding, no staining, and no sealing. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well, …
When you’re planning a new deck, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is choosing the right decking material. After all, most homeowners want a deck that looks great, lasts for decades, and doesn’t require them to spend every weekend cleaning, sanding, or staining. And really, who wants to spend their Saturday maintaining a deck …
Wide deck boards can give your deck a beautiful, high end appearance. With fewer seams running across the surface, they create a bold look and really show off the natural grain of hardwoods like Ipe, Cumaru, and Tigerwood. Personally, I’ve always liked the look of wider hardwood decking on large outdoor spaces. There’s just something …
When homeowners plan a new deck, they usually spend most of their time choosing decking materials, picking out railings, and deciding how big they want their deck to be. There’s one important detail many people overlook: airflow underneath the deck. It might not sound like a big deal, but poor airflow can shorten your deck’s …
If you’ve ever installed a 20 foot deck board on a cool morning and checked it again after it baked in direct afternoon sun, you’ve probably wondered: How much did that board actually grow? It’s a good question, especially with composite and PVC decking. After all, twenty feet is a long piece of material. Even …
If you’re looking for real wood siding for a high end home, you’ve probably come across both Ipe and thermally modified wood. For starters, Ipe has served outdoor projects for decades and has earned a reputation as one of the toughest exterior woods you can buy. Thermally modified wood, on the other hand, takes a …
Start shopping for Ipe decking and you’ll probably see terms such as Premium, Select, First Grade, FAS, Clear, B-Grade, Rustic, and Select Mill Run. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, not exactly. The problem is that those terms don’t always mean the same thing from one lumber supplier to another. One company’s “Premium” Ipe may look …