Deck Design

Why You Should Build Your Deck in the Fall

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With summer winding down, many people think decking season has come to an end. The days get cooler and shorter, so it’s time to focus on the indoors. Not true! It turns out the best time to build a deck is in the fall. Here’s why: Better Contractors Construction crews are busy during the spring …

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3 Reasons To Buy Extra Decking and Not Exact Amounts

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We get it, exotic hardwoods are expensive. It’s natural for you to want to save your pennies and order just the right amount of material for your deck, but this is probably one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Materials like decking aren’t made to fit exact specifications; they are crafted on-site by cutting …

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Why is hardwood ideal for Modern Designed Homes and Exteriors?

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Sleek, sexy, contemporary, and chic are a few words used to vividly describe modern design homes and exteriors. Los Angeles and New York City are iconic cities for these new home designs. Why wouldn’t they be? New York City is the fashion mecca, and Los Angeles is known for the glitz and glamour of Hollywood …

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Four-Inch Decking Changes a Deck’s Entire Look

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Out of all the dimensions of decking, the most commonly used are boards of 6” width. This is what everyone has, and it’s what everyone looks for. However, imagine for a second that you spent a lot of money for your own unique deck only to notice that every other deck looks almost exactly the …

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Looking for Cost-Effective Exotic Hardwood Decking? Check Out Tigerwood

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The alluring pictures of beautiful decks and other outdoor retreats have driven many homeowners to rethink and remodel their outdoor spaces in order to create the ideal escape within their own backyard. The pictures show an idyllic retreat made with beautiful, uniform wood. Typically, the woods used in the pictures resemble the look of Ipe …

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B-Grade Decking: Is It Any Good?

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Everyone wants a deck. No, not just a deck; the best-looking deck around. The common misconception is that you must spend a fortune for an exotic hardwood deck of your dreams. The reality is you can have exotic hardwoods at an affordable price. The only catch: a little more elbow grease upon install.

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