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Advantage Lumber When it comes to choosing a decking material for your outdoor living space, there are several options available in the market. However, two of the most popular materials are composite decking and PVC decking. Both composite and PVC decking offer many benefits over traditional wood decking, such as durability, low maintenance, and long-lasting beauty. In …
Trex decking is a type of composite decking material made from a combination of wood fibers and plastic. It is known for its durability, low maintenance, and resistance to fading, staining, and scratching. Unlike traditional wood decking, Trex composite deck boards do not require staining, sealing, or painting, and are also resistant to mold, mildew, …
If you have an old concrete porch that looks dingy and unappealing you are probably considering building a new deck over the top of your old concrete porch. There’s a few considerations you need to think about before attempting to take on this project. First make sure your concrete porch is structurally sound Some old …
If you are looking to build a new deck on your house, there are 5 different decking material options you need to consider. These top five decking options are all natural hardwoods from South America that are more durable than Teak and much more affordable as well. Our number one recommended decking material is: Ipe …
If you are looking to build or rebuild a boat dock you want the most durable wood that will last a lifetime with very little maintenance. A boat dock see’s some incredibly harsh conditions since they are so close to the water they are typically getting abuse from waves and are often constantly saturated with …
Are you looking for the best wood for a new horizontal fence? Certain woods will require more maintenance than others and can be susceptible to rot, decay and insect attack. Before you begin your project, it’s important to consider the best wood for haorizontal fence to ensure durability and lasting results. The woods that are …
A silt fence is a temporary sediment (loose soil) control fence used primarily on construction sites to protect the water quality in nearby bodies of water. These bodies of water include lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and oceans. They are most commonly constructed of a geotextile fabric with embedded wood stakes spaced every couple feet. The …