Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
Mr. Ipe Hardwood 
It’s become increasingly popular to deep fry turkeys instead of baking them. It cooks the bird quickly and retains much of the juice normally dried up by baking. But deep frying is also a very dangerous method if not done correctly. Take a look at these videos and how dangerous frying a turkey can be: …
Veteran’s day is this Friday and we wanted to take a minute to recognize the outstanding veterans in our company. Their dedication to our country has translated to dedication in everything they do. They are some of the hardest working individuals on our team, always leading by example.
Thank you for your service!
The summer entertaining season may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to ignore your deck. As fall winds down, here are a few things you should do to prepare for winter:
Time really does fly and this past year has been nothing short of quick! Our Brazilian Mill has been rapidly expanding and it’s ready for production to ramp up on all our Brazilian hardwood products.
Since it’s fall and we’re positive you headed our advice and decided to build a deck now, let’s take a look at how deck design can be the number one way to personalize your deck.
Deck design is probably the last thing people think about when it comes to uniqueness. Most people just replace their current deck, or want all 15’ boards because their deck will be 15’ wide. The traditional design could be a result of a need to install a deck quickly and easily, or just because it’s what everyone else has.
You’re planning to build your deck, you ask your buddies and read the thousands of deck blogs and everyone seems to give you VERY different answers about what is the proper gap spacing you should be using for all your boards. The reason there’s so many answers is because there are many variables that dictate what gap spacing to use. In short, there’s no one answer that fits all but here are a few things to take into consideration.
We’ve already discussed fire pits and how they can make a great addition to your deck and outdoor living space, but the fire pit alone may not be enough to create the idyllic environment you’re aiming to create. In order to maximize the evening hours and to make your deck even more inviting, the addition …