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One of the first questions customers ask us when they look at hardwood decking is pretty simple: How long is this stuff actually going to last? Honestly, it’s a fair question. After all, if you’re spending the money to build a deck with Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Teak, or another premium hardwood, you probably don’t want …
Here’s a situation we’ve seen more than a few times over the years. A homeowner builds a beautiful Ipe or Cumaru deck over a traditional pressure treated wood frame. Then, ten or fifteen years later, they look at the deck boards and think, “These still look pretty good.” And I mean really good in some …
August can be an interesting month in the building material business, especially for those starting Home Renovation Projects. I’ve always thought August tends to sneak up on people. One minute you’re talking about Memorial Day projects, and the next minute somebody’s asking whether they can get their deck finished before Labor Day. For one thing, …
Late summer can put a deck through some pretty rough conditions. For example, a deck might bake in 90 degree sun during the afternoon, then face cool nights only a couple of weeks later. In fact, in some parts of the country, you can get a pretty good temperature swing in a single day. It’s …
Late summer is one of our favorite times of year to work on a deck. By this point, you’ve probably spent enough time outside to notice the little things you’d like to change. Maybe the deck needs some attention. Maybe the railing looks dated. Maybe you could use better lighting around the stairs. Or maybe …
If building a new deck is on your to do list this year, waiting until next spring could actually cost you more time, money, and frustration. While many homeowners think of spring as “deck building season,” experienced contractors know that August is one of the smartest times of the year to begin planning and ordering …
Building a new deck is one of the best investments you can make in your home, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend more than necessary. The key is knowing where to save money and, just as importantly, where you should never cut costs. Many homeowners focus only on the initial price tag, but …