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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 …
Architectural projects around the world have embraced modern design in recent years. This style favors minimalism and rejects ornamentation, resulting in a look that is both pleasing to the eye and easy to implement—an important consideration in regions experiencing skilled labor shortages. Ipe Decking with Garapa Border and Stainless Steel Cable Railing Designers of this …
We found the best tomato stakes accidentally. A farmer came to us with a problem… Every year he used regular domestic wood stakes such as cedar and oak and a lot of them. The problem he had was each year he would lose hundreds of his stakes because they broke as they were being pounded …
A swim spa can be a great addition to your home. However before you purchase a swim spa you need to consider a deck built around it. A custom deck built for your swim spa will make accessing and using your new swim spa easy and enjoyable it can also reduce the risk of a …
When someone first hears about Ipe wood and that it can last 70 plus years outdoors with no chemicals they don’t believe you. However it’s true and proven to last 70 years and longer. In fact Ipe was used on the Coney Island boardwalk and lasted for 70 years before it was ripped up. It …
Are you looking to compare Ipe decking vs Cumaru decking? You’ve probably heard a lot of positive feedback about the durability of Ipe wood decking. Ipe wood has been used on some very famous projects like the Coney Island boardwalk, the Brooklyn bridge, the boardwalk in front of Treasure Island in Las Vegas and the …