Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
During our visit to Baltimore for the 2012 DeckExpo, some of our employees visited the historic USS Constellation. While they were learning about the history of this vessel and its role in United States history, they also noticed that the interior walkways of the ship were made of Ipe. Inside this historic ship which had …
We’ve had many questions about Advantage 1×6 +PLUS. What most of these questions boiled down to was, “Is it really all that great?” Sure, it’s one thing to say you will build an enduring and beautiful deck for much less than 5/4×6 decking, it’s another to see it in action. In less than two minutes, …
Advantage 1×6 +Plus® Decking is 1/8″ thinner and costs less than 5/4×6 material. As the standard decking size in Europe (traditionally known as 21mm Decking), Advantage 1×6 +Plus® is the perfect solution to budget-conscious homeowners who want greater durability but not a greater price. Indeed, it really is the “Goldilocks” decking material. Available in both …
A dock is more than a structure that you tie your boat to. It can transform the look of and impact the value of your home. For instance, many docks are made of pressure treated decking which is unsuitable for long term use. When used for docks, or other marine applications, this wood is susceptible …
I was walking to my doctor’s appointment when I came across a walkway made of composite decking. The deck boards looked like new…but as you can see, the deck was plagued with these dark grey spots. As I was taking pictures, two women passed me. I overheard one ask, “What the heck is THAT?” Mold? …
If you live in a colder climate and are concerned about issues that are known to plague weaker materials like Redwood, Cedar, and Pine, then choosing a thick and robust material is advisable. Often in cold, dry climates, softer woods can experience excessive shrinkage, cupping, splitting, and other nasty surprises. Our custom-milled 5/4×6 Pregrooved Cumaru …
When you work with a deck builder who cares about the end result and your satisfaction, you end up with a deck that is a true showpiece. Case in point, we recently visited one Florida deck builder who took great pride in creating a second story balcony deck. As you’ll see in the video below, …