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8 Things to Consider when Planning a Ground-Level Deck

January 15, 2020 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Ground-level decks are a popular option when designing backyard landscapes. But if you don’t take certain precautions, your dream outdoor living space can quickly become a maintenance nightmare. To ensure you get the most out of your ground-level deck, here are several things to keep in mind during the planning stage. 1. Ground-Level Decks Lack …

Best Wood Decking for Extreme Climates and Projects

August 31, 2021June 14, 2019 by theipeguy

Building a deck in a climate that sees extreme weather such as extreme heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, lots of rain, ice and snow requires some extra planning to ensure your deck will last and resist unwanted movement such as warping, cupping, bowing and twisting. Dry Climates In dry climates like Arizona, wood decking materials will …

Swim Spa Deck Built With Ipe Wood

February 14, 2022October 17, 2018 by theipeguy

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 …

Deck Designs That Save You Money

May 17, 2022September 12, 2018 by theipeguy

Many homeowners are unaware that some simple changes to your deck design can save you upwards of 30 to 40 percent on your decking materials cost. When building a hardwood deck with Ipe wood or other exotic hardwoods many homeowners want to specify long length decking that will run the full length of their deck. …

Plan During Winter, Build During Spring

January 6, 2017 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Winter can be the best time to plan out that gorgeous decks you’ve been envisioning. There are quite a few factors to consider when planning the perfect deck, like material, size, style, and add-ons. Planning during winter is a great way to save money as you can begin to quote out all the labor and items needed.

Make Your Deck Unique With Design

October 20, 2016October 19, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

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.

What’s the Correct Gap Space Between Boards?!

October 19, 2016October 13, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

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.