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If you’re installing an Ipe deck, you might be wondering when to apply Ipe Oil. Should you finish the boards before installing them, or wait until the deck is built? For most Ipe decks, we recommend applying the oil after installation. However, if your deck has limited ventilation underneath, finishing all four sides of the …
Wide deck boards can give your deck a beautiful, high end appearance. With fewer seams running across the surface, they create a bold look and really show off the natural grain of hardwoods like Ipe, Cumaru, and Tigerwood. Personally, I’ve always liked the look of wider hardwood decking on large outdoor spaces. There’s just something …
When homeowners plan a new deck, they usually spend most of their time choosing decking materials, picking out railings, and deciding how big they want their deck to be. There’s one important detail many people overlook: airflow underneath the deck. It might not sound like a big deal, but poor airflow can shorten your deck’s …
Most people think of deck building as a spring and summer job. Then, once the temperature drops, the tools go into the garage, the ground freezes, and deck season seems to end. But does it really have to? Well, not necessarily. And I’ll tell you, I’ve never been a big believer in letting the calendar …
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 …
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 …