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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 …
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 …